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Supporters of deceased former President Roh Moo-hyun mourn during Roh's funeral service.

Roh Moo-hyun died of external head injury after falling down a mountain at around local time 09:30 (0030 GMT) on May 23, 2009.

People carry a coffin containing the dead body of former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun May 23, 2009.
　

Editor's note: Former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun died after falling down a mountain while hiking with an aide at around local time 08:50 Saturday (23:50 Friday, GMT).

Roh Moo-hyun's Biography

Aug. 6, 1946 — Roh Moo-hyun is born in Gimhae in southern Korea.

March 1975 — Passes bar exam, despite never attending college.

Funeral to be held on May 29

April 1988 — Elected to National Assembly.

A "people's funeral" for Roh is scheduled to be held at a stadium in Gimhae City on May 29. On the day of the funeral procession, flags will fly at half-mast to pay respect. >>

Dec. 19, 2002 — Narrowly wins South Korean presidential election.

Feb. 25, 2003 — Takes presidential office for five-year term, replacing Kim Dae-jung.

Police: Roh Moo-hyun Dies by Suicide

Dec. 19, 2007 — Former Seoul Mayor Lee Myung-bak, a Hyundai CEO-turned-politician, wins presidential election.

South Korean tentatively concluded Sunday that former President Roh Moo-hyun's death was a suicide by jumping off a cliff. >>

Roh Moo-hyun: I'm overwhelmed by shame

On May 22, Roh Moo-hyun posted an article on the homepage of his own website entitled "it seems time to shut down the homepage," Roh said, " I'm overwhelmed by shame, --- I'm no longer qualified to speak for things such as democracy, progressiveness and justice". >>

April 7, 2009 — Former Roh aide detained for allegedly relaying payments from businessman accused of bribing Roh and family members. Roh says wife admits taking money from businessman.

April 30, 2009 — Prosecutors question Roh about allegations he accepted $6 million in bribes from businessman while in office. 【Details】

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Involvement in a bribery scandal

Prosecutors have questioned the wife of former president Roh Moo-hyun on suspicion of accepting $1 million from a detained businessman.

Investigators allege Roh's wife, and his son accepted around 6 million U.S. dollars from Park Eon-cha, head of shoe manufacturer Taekwang Industry

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Views & Analysis

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The culture of shame should be revived