"So now we are pushing economic reform, bank reform and enterprise reform. So we can finish that reform this year, in September or October. Then our economy may be much more, you know, normalized"
- Kim Dae Jung
About this Quote
In this quote, previous South Korean president Kim Dae Jung is talking about the current state of economic reform in his nation. He points out three particular locations of reform: economic, bank, and business. These reforms are focused on improving the general functioning and stability of the economy. Kim Dae Jung reveals his hope that these reforms will be finished by the end of the year, particularly in September or October. He believes that as soon as these reforms are implemented, the economy will end up being more "normalized," implying it will end up being more stable and run in a more foreseeable way. This quote highlights the value of economic reform in promoting development and stability in a country's economy.
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