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Japan's present claim to Dokdo is an act negating the complete liberation and independence of Korea. This is a matter where no compromise or surrender is possible, whatever the costs and sacrifices may be.

— Roh Moo-hyun

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I hope to see the kind of political culture that solves problems through dialogue and compromise, not through confrontation and conflict.

Excerpts from inaugural address (2003)

We must build strength and maintain vision. That requires inexorable efforts for reform and integration. Reform is a driving force behind growth, and integration is a stepping-stone for a take-off.

Excerpts from inaugural address (2003)

The divisive structure of our society resulting from the political process is regional divisiveness and the confrontational political culture. Until they are eliminated, it will be hard to shake off the endless division and confrontation.

Excerpts from the speech on 60th Anniversary of National Liberation (2005)

It is unpredictable what course of action North Korea will take in the coming days, but no government has a policy that can never be changed. They can never be unchanged. And depending on the circumstances or conditions, any government's policy can change I think.

The fundamental reason why Korea was colonized was the imperialistic world order that swept the world at the time. Much as the imperialistic waves had been rough and high, we would not have lost our country if we had been prepared internally to meet the challenge.

Excerpts from the speech on 60th Anniversary of National Liberation (2005)

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