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How did Lee Myung-Bak change South Korea's approach to North Korea during his term?
He preferred a softer approach
He preferred a hardline strategy
He terminated all relations
He proposed a union between North and South
Answer
During his presidency, Lee Myung-Bak pursued a more hardline approach towards North Korea, moving away from the previous policy of engagement. This shift was motivated by North Korea's continued missile tests and provocations, and aimed to pressure the country to abandon its nuclear program and improve relations with South Korea.
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