Lee Myung-Bak is a South Korean politician who served as the 10th President of South Korea from 2008 to 2013. Before his presidency, he was the mayor of Seoul and played a significant role in the city's development and modernization. He is known for his focus on economic growth and infrastructure projects. Born on December 19, 1941, in Osan, South Korea, Lee Myung-Bak studied at Korea University and later earned an MBA from Dartmouth College. After his presidency, he faced legal challenges, including corruption charges, which led to his imprisonment in 2018.