“As a result of the great choice of the people, I have been given the honoured responsibility of presiding over the new administration of the republic. I am very grateful to each and every one of you; with your support, I promise to follow this great call to duty.”

— Roh Moo-hyun

Excerpts from inaugural address (25 February 2003)

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