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
The Age of Northeast Asia is fast approaching.
If there is a doubt, I believe that I must put myself forward and undergo the people's judgment.
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.
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.