Former Korean president in 'suicide'

Former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun, embroiled in a broadening corruption scandal, died from a fall today in the mountains behind his rural southern home. He left behind a suicide note, his lawyer said.

Sat, 23 May, 2009 - 10:59

Mr Roh, 62, had been hiking in the mountains in the village of Bongha when he fell.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Bongha Place: Gimhae Place: Seoul Place: United States Place: Pyongyang Person: Roh Moo-hyun Person: president Person: Roh Person: Moon Jae-in Person: Kim Dae-jung Person: Kim Jong Il Event: 2002 Organisation: National University Organisation: North Korea Organisation: Uri Party

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