South Korea is an increasingly strong and stable ally; its economic miracle continues; it has made remarkable strides in democratization,and,to cap it all,its hosting of the Olympics was a triumph.

• 南韩已成为一个日益强大及稳定的盟邦，它的经济奇迹继续不断，在民主化方面有长足的进展。尤其，这次主办奥运会也很成功。