Former South Korean President Kills Himself

Published by djmick on May 23rd, 2009

Roh Moo-hyun

Former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun died after falling from a mountainside it was claimed this morning (May 23).

According to his lawyer he left a suicide note on his computer saying he was going through ‘hard times’, apparently referring to the recent bribery probe surrounding him and his family.

Roh, 62, was South Korea’s President in 2003-2008, has been under investigation over allegations that he and his family received at least US$6 million in bribes from a corrupt businessman while in office.

Reports have suggested that investigation on Roh and his family is likely to be ended following his death; and it might be what Roh was hoping for.

Obituary: Roh Moo-hyun

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