For nearly four decades, Senior Minister K. Shanmugam has been at the heart of some of Singapore's most important conversations on law, justice and national security. But beyond the courtroom and Cabinet lies a story few Singaporeans know. 

In this exclusive Singapore Icons interview, the Senior Minister, Coordinating Minister for National Security reflects on his childhood, journey into law, the weight of leadership, being Singapore's designated survivor, and the values that have shaped a lifetime of public service.