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S. Korea Shocked by Death of Ex-Prez

By Sam Biddle,  Newser Staff

Posted May 23, 2009 2:40 PM CDT

(Newser) – South Koreans are reeling from news that former president Roh Moo-hyun has apparently killed himself, the BBC reports. Hundreds of mourners lined the streets as his body was transported to his hometown funeral. Crowds also gathered around Deoksu Palace in Seoul, presenting flowers and burning...   Read full story »

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