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One of the most important reasons for North Korea continuing its nuclear ambitions is to consolidate the power to stay within the Kim Jong Il family.

Lee Myung-bak

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Lee Myung-bak
Age: 82
Born: 1941
Born: December 19
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Former President Of South Korea
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