By Jung Sung-ki
Staff Reporter
President Lee Myung-bak will hold an interview with U.S.-based global news portal Yahoo to mark the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Liberation Day, Cheong Wa Dae announced Monday.
During the interview, which will be broadcast live globally on Aug. 18, Lee will speak on the meaning of the anniversary and his vision for the future. Liberation Day falls on Aug. 15.
Lee will also express his willingness to ``communicate'' with his people and Internet users, his office said.
``This is the first time that Yahoo has interviewed a non-American political leader,'' a Cheong Wa Dae official said. ``This proves the international community's recognition of South Korea's global status. We'll use the interview to help upgrade our nation's national image and brand power.''
Lee's interview will be aired in about 188 countries via Yahoo's global network and South Korea's English-language cable TV channel Arirang.