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By Ku Min-jun

I am a student majoring in Mechanical Engineering. I have been watching many bulletins of your policies on the news. I understand your belief that a small government will be helpful in reviving the Korean economy.

That is the hope of all Koreans. Regardless of ideology, we hope that our country will be better and stronger so that no other country can economically invade or ignore us.

In advanced-nations like the United States, many people choose to be engineers and I admire those who help their country improve technologically. But in our country, many people tend to ignore engineering, which is a difficult job. Many engineering students want to establish and run their own companies nonetheless. I really hope you make this possible. Many people say that if you are President, you can do it. This is the hope and belief of all people.

The writer is a student of Sungkyunkwan University and he can be reached at sidero@skku.edu