Lee Myung-bak, often referred to by his initials MB, is a South Korean businessman and former politician who served as the 10th president of South Korea from 2008 to 2013. Prior to his presidency, he held positions as the CEO of Hyundai Engineering and Construction and the mayor of Seoul from 2002 to 2006. He is married to Kim Yoon-ok and has four children. Lee pursued a more hardline approach towards North Korea during his presidency, focusing on regional dialogues with neighboring countries. He increased South Korea's global visibility and influence, notably hosting the 2010 G-20 Seoul summit. However, his tenure was marked by controversies and opposition, and he concluded his term in February 2013, succeeded by Park Geun-hye. Later, in 2018, Lee faced legal charges, leading to his arrest and subsequent conviction in 2018, resulting in a 17-year sentence. President Yoon Suk-yeol granted Lee a special pardon in December 2022, canceling the remainder of his jail term.

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