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Former South Korean president dies

Former South Korean president Kim Dae-jung has died, it was reported today.

Tue, 18 Aug, 2009 - 08:10

Former South Korean president Kim Dae-jung has died, it was reported today.

The 85-year-old leader had been in hospital since last month with pneumonia.

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