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legalquestions
Joined: 25 Mar 2007
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 Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 7:19 pm Post subject: President Lee Myung Bak donate his fortune to Korea yet? |
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| At least that was one of his campaign promises, if elected. Anyone know if he has done it yet? Why aren't Koreans up in arms over this? Talk about a lack of integrity!!?! |
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Captain Corea
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| Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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| was there a deadline? |
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Real Reality
Joined: 10 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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Lee has been donating his pay to charity (By Ser Myo-ja, Joongang Daily)
December 12, 2008
http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2898502
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President Lee Myung-bak has been quietly donating his salary to charity since he took office in February, a Blue House official said yesterday.
"Lee has contributed his presidential salary to children who have to skip lunch, children with hearing disabilities, children with no parents, senior citizens living alone and [North Korean] defectors every month," the official said.
The presidential salary is about 14 million won a month ($10,304); donations over nine months amount to some 120 million won, the source added.
The donations are used to purchase rice for needy children and medical help for children with cancer or disabilities. Assistance also went to orphans, the elderly and defectors.
While mayor of Seoul, Lee contributed his salary to scholarships for children of street cleaners and garbage collectors. |
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legalquestions
Joined: 25 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes, lunch money for some poor kids is nice but he promised to donate his entire, huge personal fortune (except for his house) if elected. I was just wondering how that plan is coming along now that he is well into his nonrenewable five year term of office. |
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Scotticus
Joined: 18 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 11:06 pm Post subject: |
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| legalquestions wrote: |
| Yes, lunch money for some poor kids is nice but he promised to donate his entire, huge personal fortune (except for his house) if elected. I was just wondering how that plan is coming along now that he is well into his nonrenewable five year term of office. |
This thread happened a year or so ago - so I"m not sure why it's happening again. My understanding was that he didn't say he was going to give away his "entire fortune," but rather his presidential salary. |
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crosbystillsstash
Joined: 12 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 5:13 am Post subject: |
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| He donates his salary and lives off his "other" earnings. Things get done in Korea by greasing the wheels of those with power. |
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madoka
Joined: 27 Mar 2008
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| Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 10:05 am Post subject: |
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| Real Reality wrote: |
| "The presidential salary is about 14 million won a month ($10,304) |
Holy crap! That's all he makes as president? I'm sure there are some ESL teachers that make close to that. |
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superacidjax
Joined: 17 Oct 2006
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| Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 11:52 am Post subject: |
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The important thing is the GNP is in power at Chung Wa Dae. South Korea couldn't survive any more of the appeasement policies of President Noh and the Kim Dae-Jung.
Churchill said it best: "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile�hoping it will eat him last." |
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Captain Corea
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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| legalquestions wrote: |
| Yes, lunch money for some poor kids is nice but he promised to donate his entire, huge personal fortune (except for his house) if elected. I was just wondering how that plan is coming along now that he is well into his nonrenewable five year term of office. |
I'll ask again - did he give a deadline for that? |
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Konglishman
Joined: 14 Sep 2007
Location: Nanjing
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| Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 5:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Scotticus wrote: |
| legalquestions wrote: |
| Yes, lunch money for some poor kids is nice but he promised to donate his entire, huge personal fortune (except for his house) if elected. I was just wondering how that plan is coming along now that he is well into his nonrenewable five year term of office. |
This thread happened a year or so ago - so I"m not sure why it's happening again. My understanding was that he didn't say he was going to give away his "entire fortune," but rather his presidential salary. |
I know which thread you are talking about. Its the one below.
http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?p=1894038&highlight=#1894038
As you can see, it was started by the same OP. It seems that the OP is very interested in 2MB's money... |
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legalquestions
Joined: 25 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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No, I am interested in many other things also. My interest here, however, is pointing out the lack of integrity of Koreans, particularly the president. My recent post was just to remind everyone of his promise, made while campaigning.
As far as I know there was no deadline, but his time is running out. If he does donate his fortune (except for his house) to the Korean people (as promised) by the end of his term, then you can tell me that I was wrong and I will apologize.
My money is on him not displaying integrity by following through on his promise to the Korean people. Time will tell! |
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superacidjax
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| Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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| legalquestions wrote: |
| No, I am interested in many other things also. My interest here, however, is pointing out the lack of integrity of Koreans, particularly the president. |
I feel the same way about Obama. "95% of all Americans will receive a tax cut." Yeah right.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122385651698727257.html
No integrity in the American presidency either. |
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Scotticus
Joined: 18 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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I'm hoping this is a joke. You linked to an article that's from 3 months before he became president.
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My money is on him not displaying integrity by following through on his promise to the Korean people. Time will tell! |
Does anyone have an actual quote from him to suppor this? Or is this a case of "if I repeat it enough, it becomes true?" |
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Captain Corea
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
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| Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 2:18 am Post subject: |
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| legalquestions wrote: |
No, I am interested in many other things also. My interest here, however, is pointing out the lack of integrity of Koreans, particularly the president. My recent post was just to remind everyone of his promise, made while campaigning.
As far as I know there was no deadline, but his time is running out. If he does donate his fortune (except for his house) to the Korean people (as promised) by the end of his term, then you can tell me that I was wrong and I will apologize.
My money is on him not displaying integrity by following through on his promise to the Korean people. Time will tell! |
He's not even half way through his term. What are you talking about, 'time is running out'?? |
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Ilsanman
Joined: 15 Aug 2003
Location: Bucheon, Korea
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| Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 2:24 am Post subject: |
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| Why should he keep his promise? The country treats him like shit. |
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