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In this photo taken, Feb. 10, 2008, Kim Choong-soo speaks to the media at the presidential house in Seoul, South Korea. South Korean President Lee Myung-bak has nominated the Paris-based diplomat to be the next governor of the Bank of Korea, the presidential office announced Tuesday, March 16, 2010, as the central bank debates when best to raise interest rates from a record low.   **KOREA OUT.

In this photo taken, Feb. 10, 2008, Kim Choong-soo speaks to the media at the presidential house in Seoul, South Korea. South Korean President Lee Myung-bak has nominated the Paris-based diplomat to be the next governor of the Bank of Korea, the presidential office announced Tuesday, March 16, 2010, as the central bank debates when best to raise interest rates from a record low. **KOREA OUT.

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A South Korean protester shouts slogans as they denounce President Lee Myung-bak's labor policy for female workers during a rally ahead of Monday's International Women's Day in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, March 6, 2010. The mask of a protester reads: "MB (Myung-bak) Out!".

A South Korean protester shouts slogans as they denounce President Lee Myung-bak's labor policy for female workers during a rally ahead of Monday's International Women's Day in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, March 6, 2010. The mask of a protester reads: "MB (Myung-bak) Out!".

AP 

South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak, left, poses as a skater after receiving a pair of sunglasses as a gift from South Korea's Winter Olympic team skaters, as first lady Kim Yoon-ok, second from left,  women's 500 meters speed skating gold medallist Lee Sang-Hwa and women's figure skating gold medallist Kim Yu-na, right, look on during a luncheon meeting with the South Korean Olympic team, at the presidential house in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak, left, poses as a skater after receiving a pair of sunglasses as a gift from South Korea's Winter Olympic team skaters, as first lady Kim Yoon-ok, second from left, women's 500 meters speed skating gold medallist Lee Sang-Hwa and women's figure skating gold medallist Kim Yu-na, right, look on during a luncheon meeting with the South Korean Olympic team, at the presidential house in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

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South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak, center, poses with his wife Kim Yoo-ok and women's figure skating gold medallist Kim Yu-na, right, after receiving Kim's autobiography during a luncheon meeting with the South Korean Olympic team, at the presidential house in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak, center, poses with his wife Kim Yoo-ok and women's figure skating gold medallist Kim Yu-na, right, after receiving Kim's autobiography during a luncheon meeting with the South Korean Olympic team, at the presidential house in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

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A South Korean protster with a defaced photo of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il and what protesters say is Kim's youngest son Kim Jong Un, right, shouts slogans during a rally to mark the March First Independence Movement Day, the anniversary of the 1919 uprising against Japanese colonial rule, in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 1, 2010. South Korea's president Lee Myung-bak said Monday that he wants to achieve "genuine" reconciliation with North Korea through dialogue and renewed his offer of a package of incentives for the North's nuclear disarmament.

A South Korean protster with a defaced photo of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il and what protesters say is Kim's youngest son Kim Jong Un, right, shouts slogans during a rally to mark the March First Independence Movement Day, the anniversary of the 1919 uprising against Japanese colonial rule, in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 1, 2010. South Korea's president Lee Myung-bak said Monday that he wants to achieve "genuine" reconciliation with North Korea through dialogue and renewed his offer of a package of incentives for the North's nuclear disarmament.

AP 

South Korean protesters burn defaced photos of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Il during a rally to mark the March First Independence Movement Day, the anniversary of the 1919 uprising against Japanese colonial rule, in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 1, 2010. South Korea's president Lee Myung-bak said Monday that he wants to achieve "genuine" reconciliation with North Korea through dialogue and renewed his offer of a package of incentives for the North's nuclear disarmament. The letters read "Blow up North Korea's nuclear facilities ".

South Korean protesters burn defaced photos of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Il during a rally to mark the March First Independence Movement Day, the anniversary of the 1919 uprising against Japanese colonial rule, in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 1, 2010. South Korea's president Lee Myung-bak said Monday that he wants to achieve "genuine" reconciliation with North Korea through dialogue and renewed his offer of a package of incentives for the North's nuclear disarmament. The letters read "Blow up North Korea's nuclear facilities ".

AP 

South Korean protesters burn a defaced photo of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il during a rally to mark the March First Independence Movement Day, the anniversary of the 1919 uprising against Japanese colonial rule, in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 1, 2010. South Korea's president Lee Myung-bak said Monday that he wants to achieve "genuine" reconciliation with North Korea through dialogue and renewed his offer of a package of incentives for the North's nuclear disarmament.

South Korean protesters burn a defaced photo of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il during a rally to mark the March First Independence Movement Day, the anniversary of the 1919 uprising against Japanese colonial rule, in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 1, 2010. South Korea's president Lee Myung-bak said Monday that he wants to achieve "genuine" reconciliation with North Korea through dialogue and renewed his offer of a package of incentives for the North's nuclear disarmament.

AP 

South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak greets after his speech during the 91st anniversary of the March First Independence Movement against Japanese colonial rule in 1919, at Independence Hall in Cheonan, about 92 km (57 miles) south of Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 1, 2010. South Korea's president said Monday that he wants to achieve "genuine" reconciliation with North Korea through dialogue and renewed his offer of a package of incentives for the North's nuclear disarmament.

South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak greets after his speech during the 91st anniversary of the March First Independence Movement against Japanese colonial rule in 1919, at Independence Hall in Cheonan, about 92 km (57 miles) south of Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 1, 2010. South Korea's president said Monday that he wants to achieve "genuine" reconciliation with North Korea through dialogue and renewed his offer of a package of incentives for the North's nuclear disarmament.

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South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak talks with people after the 91st anniversary of the March First Independence Movement against Japanese colonial rule in 1919, at Independence Hall in Cheonan, about 92 km (57 miles) south of Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 1, 2010. South Korea's president said Monday that he wants to achieve "genuine" reconciliation with North Korea through dialogue and renewed his offer of a package of incentives for the North's nuclear disarmament.

South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak talks with people after the 91st anniversary of the March First Independence Movement against Japanese colonial rule in 1919, at Independence Hall in Cheonan, about 92 km (57 miles) south of Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 1, 2010. South Korea's president said Monday that he wants to achieve "genuine" reconciliation with North Korea through dialogue and renewed his offer of a package of incentives for the North's nuclear disarmament.

AP 

South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak delivers a speech during the 91st anniversary of the March First Independence Movement against Japanese colonial rule in 1919, at Independence Hall in Cheonan, about 92 km (57 miles) south of Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, March 1, 2010. South Korea's president said Monday that he wants to achieve "genuine" reconciliation with North Korea through dialogue and renewed his offer of a package of incentives for the North's nuclear disarmament. The Korean writing in the background reads "South Korea."

South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak delivers a speech during the 91st anniversary of the March First Independence Movement against Japanese colonial rule in 1919, at Independence Hall in Cheonan, about 92 km (57 miles) south of Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, March 1, 2010. South Korea's president said Monday that he wants to achieve "genuine" reconciliation with North Korea through dialogue and renewed his offer of a package of incentives for the North's nuclear disarmament. The Korean writing in the background reads "South Korea."

AP 

South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak delivers a speech during the 91st anniversary of the March First Independence Movement against Japanese colonial rule in 1919, at Independence Hall in Cheonan, about 92 km (57 miles) south of Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, March 1, 2010. South Korea's president said Monday that he wants to achieve "genuine" reconciliation with North Korea through dialogue and renewed his offer of a package of incentives for the North's nuclear disarmament.

South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak delivers a speech during the 91st anniversary of the March First Independence Movement against Japanese colonial rule in 1919, at Independence Hall in Cheonan, about 92 km (57 miles) south of Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, March 1, 2010. South Korea's president said Monday that he wants to achieve "genuine" reconciliation with North Korea through dialogue and renewed his offer of a package of incentives for the North's nuclear disarmament.

AP 

Uzbek President Islam A. Karimov shakes hands with his South Korean counterpart Lee Myung-bak during their summit meeting at the presidential house in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. South Korea and Uzbekistan on Thursday signed accords on building a chemical plant and developing a gas field in the central Asian country, after their leaders held a summit in Seoul to discuss measures to further boost bilateral, economic and political cooperation.

Uzbek President Islam A. Karimov shakes hands with his South Korean counterpart Lee Myung-bak during their summit meeting at the presidential house in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. South Korea and Uzbekistan on Thursday signed accords on building a chemical plant and developing a gas field in the central Asian country, after their leaders held a summit in Seoul to discuss measures to further boost bilateral, economic and political cooperation.

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South Korean Unification Minister Hyun In-taek answers a reporter's question during a foreign reporters press conference in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak on Tuesday ruled out any reward to North Korea in return for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, just days after the South's leader raised the possibility of a summit this year.

South Korean Unification Minister Hyun In-taek answers a reporter's question during a foreign reporters press conference in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak on Tuesday ruled out any reward to North Korea in return for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, just days after the South's leader raised the possibility of a summit this year.

AP 

South Korean Unification Minister Hyun In-taek answers reporter's question during foreign reporters press conference in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak on Tuesday ruled out any reward to North Korea in return for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, just days after the South's leader raised the possibility of a summit this year.

South Korean Unification Minister Hyun In-taek answers reporter's question during foreign reporters press conference in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak on Tuesday ruled out any reward to North Korea in return for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, just days after the South's leader raised the possibility of a summit this year.

AP 

South Korea President Lee Myung-bak, left, bangs the gavel to preside over a cabinet meeting at the presidential house in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Lee on Tuesday ruled out giving North Korean leader Kim Jong Il a reward for staging any future summit with Seoul.

South Korea President Lee Myung-bak, left, bangs the gavel to preside over a cabinet meeting at the presidential house in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Lee on Tuesday ruled out giving North Korean leader Kim Jong Il a reward for staging any future summit with Seoul.

AP 

In this photo taken, Feb. 10, 2008, Kim Choong-soo speaks to the media at the presidential house in Seoul, South Korea. South Korean President Lee Myung-bak has nominated the Paris-based diplomat to be the next governor of the Bank of Korea, the presidential office announced Tuesday, March 16, 2010, as the central bank debates when best to raise interest rates from a record low.   **KOREA OUT.

In this photo taken, Feb. 10, 2008, Kim Choong-soo speaks to the media at the presidential house in Seoul, South Korea. South Korean President Lee Myung-bak has nominated the Paris-based diplomat to be the next governor of the Bank of Korea, the presidential office announced Tuesday, March 16, 2010, as the central bank debates when best to raise interest rates from a record low. **KOREA OUT.

Yonhap 

A South Korean protester shouts slogans as they denounce President Lee Myung-bak's labor policy for female workers during a rally ahead of Monday's International Women's Day in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, March 6, 2010. The mask of a protester reads: "MB (Myung-bak) Out!".

A South Korean protester shouts slogans as they denounce President Lee Myung-bak's labor policy for female workers during a rally ahead of Monday's International Women's Day in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, March 6, 2010. The mask of a protester reads: "MB (Myung-bak) Out!".

AP 

South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak, left, poses as a skater after receiving a pair of sunglasses as a gift from South Korea's Winter Olympic team skaters, as first lady Kim Yoon-ok, second from left,  women's 500 meters speed skating gold medallist Lee Sang-Hwa and women's figure skating gold medallist Kim Yu-na, right, look on during a luncheon meeting with the South Korean Olympic team, at the presidential house in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak, left, poses as a skater after receiving a pair of sunglasses as a gift from South Korea's Winter Olympic team skaters, as first lady Kim Yoon-ok, second from left, women's 500 meters speed skating gold medallist Lee Sang-Hwa and women's figure skating gold medallist Kim Yu-na, right, look on during a luncheon meeting with the South Korean Olympic team, at the presidential house in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

AP 

South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak, center, poses with his wife Kim Yoo-ok and women's figure skating gold medallist Kim Yu-na, right, after receiving Kim's autobiography during a luncheon meeting with the South Korean Olympic team, at the presidential house in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak, center, poses with his wife Kim Yoo-ok and women's figure skating gold medallist Kim Yu-na, right, after receiving Kim's autobiography during a luncheon meeting with the South Korean Olympic team, at the presidential house in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

AP 

A South Korean protster with a defaced photo of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il and what protesters say is Kim's youngest son Kim Jong Un, right, shouts slogans during a rally to mark the March First Independence Movement Day, the anniversary of the 1919 uprising against Japanese colonial rule, in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 1, 2010. South Korea's president Lee Myung-bak said Monday that he wants to achieve "genuine" reconciliation with North Korea through dialogue and renewed his offer of a package of incentives for the North's nuclear disarmament.

A South Korean protster with a defaced photo of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il and what protesters say is Kim's youngest son Kim Jong Un, right, shouts slogans during a rally to mark the March First Independence Movement Day, the anniversary of the 1919 uprising against Japanese colonial rule, in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 1, 2010. South Korea's president Lee Myung-bak said Monday that he wants to achieve "genuine" reconciliation with North Korea through dialogue and renewed his offer of a package of incentives for the North's nuclear disarmament.

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