Lee Myung-bak Koreans Quotations

Yes, I don't believe that the inter-Korean relationship has, quote, 'deteriorated' since I assumed office. Rather I believe that the relationship between the two Koreas is entering into a new phase - a time of transition. And so I think that the North Koreans are trying to see what they can build with this, with my new administration.

The North Koreans have gained, or bought, a lot of time through the six-party-talks framework to pursue their own agenda.