But he did not get his wish. The split between the North and South only got wider.

VOA: special.2009.03.19

He did not only address Israeli's interests as American presidents usually do, he addressed also Palestinians concerns and rights.

VOA: standard.2009.10.09

But on his only mission to the region, earlier this month, he did not get an invitation to visit Pyongyang.

VOA: standard.2009.03.25