Roh Moo-hyun
Roh Moo-hyun
Roh Moo-hyunGOMwas the ninth President of the Republic of Korea. Roh's pre-presidential political career was focused on human rights advocacy for student activists in South Korea. His electoral career later expanded to a focus on overcoming regionalism in South Korean politics, culminating in his election to the presidency. He achieved a large following among younger internet users, particularly at the website OhMyNews, which aided his success in the presidential election...
NationalitySouth Korean
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth1 September 1946
If there is a doubt, I believe that I must put myself forward and undergo the people's judgment.
Even if we encounter some shameful events in the past, we shouldn't avoid or hide them.
We are a people who can bring about miracles if united.
The Age of Northeast Asia is fast approaching.
I reached a situation in which I cannot conduct the presidency.
I do hope after my crossing that more people will follow suit.
We must regain the confidence and drive to decide our own destiny.
At times, we were forced to go through a history of dependence, unable to determine our own destiny. But today, we are at the threshold of a new turning point.
Let us make future generations remember us as proud ancestors just as, today, we remember our forefathers.