I couldn't stand back and watch the strong economy that my father envisioned go to ruins.

- Park Geun-Hye

I know more than anyone the divergent views about my father. I want to be judged on my own merits.

- Park Geun-Hye

I will end the history of division and conflict through reconciliation and fairness.

- Park Geun-Hye

I will be the president of the nation who keeps pledges.

- Park Geun-Hye

In human life, economics precedes politics or culture.

- Park Geun-Hye

I have no family to take care of.

- Park Geun-Hye

In the 21st century, culture is power.

- Park Geun-Hye

I understand that the end does not justify the means. And this should be a lasting value for democracy.

- Park Geun-Hye

Big businesses aren't the only ones in the economic ecosystem. Nobody should fall behind because of an unfair structure.

- Park Geun-Hye