On December 20, 2002 (November 17, 2002 in the lunar calendar), Roh Moo-hyun was elected as the 16th president of South Korea. Roh Moo-hyun On December 19, 2002, the 16th presidential election was held in a referendum. As of 0:24 am local time on the 20th, Roh Moo-hyun, the presidential candidate of the ruling New Millennium Democratic Party, defeated his strong opponent, Lee Hoi-chang, the presidential candidate of the Grand National Party, the largest opposition party in South Korea, with a narrow majority of 48.9% to 46.6%. After being elected, Roh Moo-hyun expressed his gratitude to the New Millennium Democratic Party and voters who supported him, and said that he would start an "era of dialogue and compromise". Current President Kim Dae-jung has called Roh Moo-hyun to congratulate him on his election as the next president. This election is South Korea's first since the beginning of the 21st century. The election result will directly affect South Korea's economic direction after overcoming the financial crisis and the situation on the Korean Peninsula and even Northeast Asia. Roh Moo-hyun was born into a peasant family in 1946. Due to his poor family, he was able to complete his studies on scholarships. He worked as a lawyer and served as South Korea's Minister of Oceans and Fisheries from August 2000 to March 2001. Roh Moo-hyun's campaign slogan was "Realize the old and change the old, break the old politics and the politics of privilege", and said that he would deepen reform, fight corruption, innovate politics, and continue to promote the policy of détente towards North Korea as the main theme of his governance. Kim Dae-jung and Roh Moo-hyun Former South Korean President Roh Moo- The time of death was 9:30 am on May 23, 2009, and the cause of death was head trauma. The suicide of former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun shocked the world, and also shocked the Chinese people who belong to the Eastern cultural circle. Although Roh Moo-hyun came to power as an anti-corruption and anti-crony fighter, he was famous for corruption and cronyism, which is regrettable. But he finally apologized with death. This kind of humiliation and courage to bear it made many people feel regret and admiration. Corruption and cronyism are not the unique "native products" of South Korean officialdom. In many places and departments in China, there are also many similar ugly phenomena and problem officials. Unlike Roh Moo-hyun, who "knows shame almost bravely" and dares to take responsibility with blood and life, some "domestic corrupt officials" try to cover up when the truth is not revealed, and even talk about anti-corruption and corruption with sanctity; when the clues begin to emerge, they deny it in every way, and even bite back to retaliate against the whistleblower; after the east window incident or flee abroad, go to those "corrupt officials paradise" to enjoy wealth and wealth, or pretend to "take responsibility", and then quietly return after the limelight has passed, and still be an official. It is also the problem of corruption and cronyism. South Korea has Roh Moo-hyun who dares to take responsibility to the end, but China has many such shameless and shameful corrupt officials. It is no wonder that people will envy and respect a deceased foreign official. The full text of President Roh Moo-hyun's suicide note Seoul Yonhap News Agency released the full text of Roh Moo-hyun's suicide note: It has dragged down too many people, because many of me are also in deep pain, and they will bear a lot of pain. I can no longer be a burden to others for the rest of my life. My physical condition is not very good, so I can't do anything well. I can't read the book, and I can't write the article. Don't be too sad. In fact, life and death are just a small part of nature. Don't feel sorry, and don't blame anyone. This is fate! After I die, I will be cremated, and then a small stone tablet will be erected near my home. I have been thinking about these things for a long, long time...