Minju Joson Sunday in a bylined commentary ridicules this as a disgusting speech made by a man more dead than alive before going to his grave and poor self-praise.

It goes on:

In his "speech" Lee did not forget to take issue with the DPRK's successful satellite launch and nuclear test, a clear indication of his utter ignorance of it.

"Change in the behavior of inhabitants in the north" and "consistent principle towards the north afterwards" touted by Lee are nothing but shameless balderdash intended to justify the crimes Lee has committed by bringing the north-south relations to a collapse.

It is the height of impudence that Lee made such self-praise of his 5-year office as describing it "as a worthwhile and glorious period."

Lurking behind his speech was a sinister intention to justify all his crimes during the five years' office and let the next regime carry forward his "exploits" in a bid to escape a severe punishment after his ouster.

But, no one would lend ear to his foolish and poor speech.

It will only invite denunciation and ridicule from people from all walks of life.

Lee will have to painfully regret for all crimes committed during his office.

He is fated to meet a miserable end.