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S.Korean president congratulates Lee Myung-bak on his election victory |
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21:20, December 19, 2007 |
South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun on Wednesday issued a message congratulating Lee Myung-bak of the conservative main opposition Grand National Party on his election as South Korea's 17th president.
"We deliver words of congratulations to Lee Myung-bak. We also send words of consolation to the defeated candidates. We respect the will of the people displayed in the presidential election," said a message issued in the name of Roh's spokesperson, Cheon Ho-seon.
"The presidential office evaluates the fact that the presidential election was conducted fairly. The Participatory Government will faithfully try to hand over the administration to the next president. We will also try our best the last moment to take care of state affairs," said the message.
Source: Xinhua
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