Thatcher never hid in Gillard's haven SHE has never married. She is childless. She is the first female leader of her country. Her enemies have referred to her, among other things, as a "political prostitute." And no, her name is not Julia Gillard. She is Park Geun-hye, recently elected South Korean President, who came to office promising to broker peace and instead prepares for conflict. Ms Park's mother was killed by a bullet meant for her father, Park Chung-hee, who also served as president of South Korea. He was assassinated five years later by his own spy chief. If you are looking for a tough gig, try that one.