South Korean Suicide

From Brianna Howell

Saturday, May 23, Roh Moo-hyun, the former president of South Korea committed suicide by jumping off of a cliff. Roh was president from 2003-2008. His campaign and political stance had been founded on anti-corruption promises, however he and his family had been caught in corruption scandals throughout his term. He faced impeachment trials but was never charged. His brother was imprisioned for bribery charges. In a note left, he stated that he had, "made the life of too many people difficult." After his term, he had returned to his small village to redeem his reputation as a man for the people. This suicide came as a shock to many citizens who were still supporters, however after the suicide, his former supporters are growing skeptical and see this as an undeniable sign of his wrong doings. “Before this incident I thought he was a clean president and I respected him. I have changed my mind”, says Park Song-deuk, a resident of Mr Roh’s village.