Every spring,... Fortune Magazine releases the World's Greatest Leaders list,... to bring focus to key public figures.<br />And this year, South Korean President Moon Jae-in has landed in fourth place,... mainly for his key role in arranging talks between the two Koreas-- as well as talks between the United States and North Korea.<br />Our Park Hee-jun with the details. Just a week before the historic 2018 Inter-Korean summit-- South Korean President Moon Jae-in earns a new accolade.<br /> Fortune Magazine has named President Moon as the fourth greatest leader in the world in its spring 2018 greatest leader's list.<br />President Moon is the highest-ranking individual on the list, with the top three spots being taken by movements or foundations.<br /><br />He earned the ranking for his diplomatic approach of extending an olive branch to North Korea.<br /> Less than a year has passed since President Moon took office in May.<br />But already,... he's had a pivotal role in bridging the gap between Pyongyang and the international community.<br />He brought the Kim Jong-un regime to the negotiating table,... which has led to the arrangements for the inter-Korean summit,... and the possible U.S.-North Korea summit in late May or early June.<br />The recent breakthrough began with the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics when North Korea accepted Moon's overtures and took part in the Games.<br />In the eyes of Fortune magazine,... such progress could be a possible prelude to reconciliation between the two Koreas.<br /><br /> Fortune also credited President Moon for his efforts in creating a fairer economy-- through raising the minimum wage, expanding health coverage, and tackling the issue of Korea's powerful chaebol conglomerates.<br /><br />Park Hee-jun, Arirang News. <br />
