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President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush receive a warm welcome during their visit Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul. With them on stage are U.S. Ambassador to Korea Alexander "Sandy" Vershbow and Mrs. Lisa Vershbow. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush receive a warm welcome during their visit Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul. With them on stage are U.S. Ambassador to Korea Alexander "Sandy" Vershbow and Mrs. Lisa Vershbow. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
An honor guard stands at attention in the Grand Garden of the Blue House, the residence of President Myung-bak Lee of the Republic of Korea, during arrival ceremonies Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, in Seoul for President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Ceremonial dancers arrive at the Blue House, the residence of President Myung-bak Lee of the Republic of Korea, for the arrival ceremonies Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, in Seoul for President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush and President Myung-bak Lee of the Republic of Korea, pause for their respective national anthems Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, during arrival ceremonies for President Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush in Seoul. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Ceremonial dancers perform Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, during arrival ceremonies in Seoul for President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush pauses to greet school children Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, during arrival ceremonies at the Blue House, the residence of President Myung-bak Lee of the Republic of Korea, in Seoul. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak speak with reporters at a joint news conference Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at the Blue House presidential residence in Seoul, South Korea. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush embraces South Korean President Lee Myung-bak at the conclusion of their joint news conference Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at the Blue House presidential residence in Seoul, South Korea. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush, joined by South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, reviews an honor guard Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at the Blue House presidential residence in Seoul. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush greets military personnel during his visit to the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Wednesday, August 6, 2008, in Seoul, South Korea. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush shakes hands with U.S. Army Cpl. Victor Berlus before delivering his remarks to the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Wednesday, August 6, 2008, in Seoul, South Korea. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush delivers his remarks to U.S. Army military personnel stationed at the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Wednesday, August 6, 2008, in Seoul, South Korea. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush delivers his remarks to U.S. Army military personnel stationed at the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Wednesday, August 6, 2008, in Seoul, South Korea. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush shakes hands with one of the many personnel he met following his remarks at the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Wednesday, August 6, 2008, in Seoul, South Korea. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is applauded as he delivers his remarks to U.S. Army military personnel stationed at the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Wednesday, August 6, 2008, in Seoul, South Korea. Chris Greenberg White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Mrs. Laura Bush gets a tour of the National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul. Next to her in the light rose suit is Mrs. Kim Yoon-ok, wife of the President of the Republic of Korea. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Children wave American and South Korean flags during the visit of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, to Seoul. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush are seen with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and first lady Kim Yoon-ok during arrival ceremonies Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at the Blue House presidential residence in Seoul. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Members of the audience respond to the visit Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush to the U.S. Embassy in Seoul. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush receive a warm welcome during their visit Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul. With them on stage are U.S. Ambassador to Korea Alexander "Sandy" Vershbow and Mrs. Lisa Vershbow. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush, top center, and Mrs. Laura Bush stop to pose with a group of elementary school children at the Blue House in Seoul on Aug. 6, 2008. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush receive a warm welcome Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, during their visit to the U.S. Embassy in Seoul. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush walks with President Lee Myung-bak of the Republic of Korea, along with Mrs. Laura Bush and Barbara Bush, as they arrive at the Blue House, the presidential residence, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, in Seoul. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Mrs. Laura Bush meets with Mrs. Kim Yoon-ok, wife of the President of the Republic of Korea, during a coffee in Seoul on Aug. 6, 2008. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush visits the National Folk Museum of Korea Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, in Seoul. At right is Lee Ki Won, the museum's Deputy Director of Cultural Exchange and Education. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush, Barbara Bush and Mrs. Kim Yoon-ok, spouse of President Lee Myung-bak of the Republic of Korea, are led on a tour of the National Folk Museum of Korea Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, by Ms. Lee Ki Won, the museum's Deputy Director of Cultural Exchange and Education. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush waves as he is welcomed by U.S. military personnel before delivering his remarks Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan in Seoul. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush laughs with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak during a press availability Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at the Blue House in Seoul. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak before leaving the Blue House Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, in Seoul. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush talks with Lee Myung-bak, President of South Korea, during their meeting Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at the Blue House in Seoul. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush greets United States Embassy personnel and family members Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, in Seoul. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is joined by South Korean President, Lee Myung-bak, as he greets children during his visit to the Blue House Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, in Seoul. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and South Korean President President Lee Myung-bak, joined by Mrs. Laura Bush, Mrs. Kim Yoon-ok, and daughter Ms. Barbara Bush, participate in a welcoming ceremony in the Grand Garden of the Blue House Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, in Seoul. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush pose for a photo during their visit with United States Embassy personnel and family members Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, in Seoul. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is joined by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej of Thailand as he signs a guest book Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, on his arrival to the Government House in Bangkok. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush is greeted by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej of Thailand at a welcoming ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, in the Ivory Room of the Government House in Bangkok. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush, joined by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej of Thailand, addresses his remarks during a joint statement Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at the Government House in Bangkok. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej of Thailand are seen at their joint statement Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at the Government House in Bangkok. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

 
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