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- Born: September 1, 1946
- Died: May 22, 2009
- Wife: Kwon Yang-sook
- Before entering politics, he was a renowned human rights lawyer
- Preceded by: Kim Dae-jung
- Death investigated as possible suicide
- Was subject of corruption probe
- Wife and husband of niece allegedly received cash from wealthy businessman
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In a suspected suicide, former South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun died on the morning of May 23, 2009. The President of South Korea from 2003 to 2008 had been instrumental in international negotiations concerning the disarmament of North Korea.
President Roh was reportedly hiking with an aide when he either jumped, or fell down the side of a mountain and died of severe head injuries. A former member of Roh's administration told reporters that he had left a suicide note for his family and "jumped off a rock."New Straits Times: Former SKorean president dead, suicide probed (May 23, 2009) Roh had been the subject of a corruption probe.Sydney Morning Herald: Roh Moo-Hyun suicide probe (May 23, 2009)
Corruption Charges
The former President had been implicated in a bribery case involving multimillion-dollar payments by a wealthy shoe manufacturer. While Roh was still in office, both his wife and the husband of his niece were alleged to have received the payments. Roh admitted that his wife had taken the money and made a public apology, but denied that it constituted bribery.Sydney Morning Herald: Roh Moo-Hyun suicide probe (May 23, 2009) Boston Globe: South Korean former President Roh dead (May 22, 2009) BBC News: Obituary: Roh Moo-hyun (May 23, 2009)-
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Roh Moo-hyuns committed suicide?! Or is this more sinister? 1 AnswerSix months later and nothing more sinister has been discovered. In Korea, suicide is not uncommon. It is the fourth most common cause of death, and is one of t... read more -
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Whats behind the death of S.Koreas former president Roh Moo Hyun? 1 AnswerIn many Asian cultures, it is common to take one's life if there is a scandal, humiliation, or loss of "face". He was well known for being clean cut and that wa... read more
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