Happiness can only flourish when people feel comfortable and secure. I pledge to you today that I will not tolerate any action that threatens the liv… - Park Geun-hye

The Republic of Korea as we know it today has been built on the blood, toil, and sweat of the people. We have written a new history of extraordinary achievement combining industrialization and democratization based on the unwavering “can do” spirit of our people and matching resolve.

North Korea would effectively be crossing the Rubicon if they were to conduct another nuclear test.

If the ruling and opposition parties discuss and come up with a plan to reduce the confusion in state affairs and ensure a safe transfer of governments, I will step down from the presidential position under that schedule and by processes stated in law.