Roh Moo-hyun
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| Roh Moo-hyun 노무현 盧武鉉 |
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| Roh Moo-hyun, October 2003. | |
| 16th President of South Korea | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office February 25 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Kim Dae-jung |
| Succeeded by | Lee Myung-bak |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1, 1946 Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea |
| Died | May 23, 2009 Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea |
| Political party | Open Uri Party |
| Spouse(s) | Kwon Yang-sook |
- In this Korean name, the family name is Rho.
Roh Moo-Hyun is a former President of South Korea. He was born on September 1, 1946 in Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea. He took office on February 25, 2003. After retirement from Cheongwadae, he is living in Bongha Maeul, Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do now. He committed suicide on May 23, 2009, by jumping from a cliff.