Many of the leaders of Asian society have been saying that military dictatorship was the way and democracy was not good for their nation. They concen… - Kim Dae-jung

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Many of the leaders of Asian society have been saying that military dictatorship was the way and democracy was not good for their nation. They concentrated only on economic development. I believe that the fundamental cause of the financial crisis, including here in Korea, is because of placing economic development ahead of democracy.

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About Kim Dae-jung

(6 January 1924 – 18 August 2009) was the 8th President of South Korea from 1998 to 2003, and the 2000 Nobel Peace Prize recipient.

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Native Name: 金大中
Also Known As: DJ
Alternative Names: Kim Daecanq Kim Dae Jung
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If we had true democracy in Korea, then the collusive intimacy between business and government and corruption would not have been as great here. And the wealth would not have been allocated to only a few people. Usually the dictatorship or authoritarian style of government lies to people.

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