Opposition Presidential Candidates Mourn Former President Roh Tae-woo's Passing, Praise "Northern Policy Achievements"

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] The presidential candidates of the People Power Party expressed their condolences on the passing of former President Roh Tae-woo on the 26th.

On the same day, former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol, after paying respects at the National Cemetery, told reporters, "I understand he had been suffering from illness for many years," adding, "His Northern Policy and opening the horizon of our country's diplomacy at the end of the Cold War were significant achievements. I pray for his peaceful rest."

Assemblyman Hong Joon-pyo wrote on Facebook, "The best policies during former President Roh's era were the Northern Policy and the war on crime," evaluating, "The Northern Policy, which was a Copernican revolution for the conservative camp, was a shocking policy toward North Korea, and the war on crime was a great achievement that eradicated organized crime groups and eliminated social evils in this land."

Former Jeju Governor Won Hee-ryong also wrote on Facebook, "I pray for the peaceful rest of the deceased and extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved family who face great sorrow," while former Assemblyman Yoo Seung-min said, "I sincerely pray for the deceased's happiness in the afterlife. May he rest in peace," and "I offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved family."

Former President Roh, who had been bedridden for a long time due to chronic illness, passed away on the day he was transferred to the emergency room. Although he was recently hospitalized at Seoul National University Hospital due to worsening symptoms and received intensive care from medical staff, he ultimately did not recover.

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