The economy is slowing – the Bank of Korea cut its growth forecast for this year to 4.7%, while the OECD expects only 4.3% growth – inflation is rising, and some are concerned that Lee’s policies are too geared toward foreign investors and big business. Lee also must confront factors beyond his control, such as soaring oil prices and the global credit crunch.
经济在放缓——韩国银行将韩国经济增长预期降低至4.7%，与此同时，经济发展与合作组织（OECD）预期韩国经济增长率只有4.3%——通货膨胀在加剧，而且一些人担心李明博的政策过于迎合外国投资者和大企业。李明博也必须面对他不能控制的因素，例如飙升的油价和全球信贷危机。