오늘 ‘노무현 10주기’ 추도식…부시 전 대통령 추도사<br /><br />Today marks the tenth anniversary of former President Roh Moo-hyun's death.<br />A commemorative ceremony was held this afternoon in Bongha Village in Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do Province,... which is the late president's final resting place.<br />For more, our Park Hee-jun is at Bongha village. <br />Hee-jun, tell us more about today's event.<br />Devin.<br />The memorial for former President Roh Moo-hyun ended about an hour ago.<br />As you mentioned, it was held at Roh's hometown of Bongha Village.<br />Organized by the Roh Moo-hyun Foundation,... it was held under the theme 'new Roh Moo-hyun'.<br />Thousands from all across the nation gathered to remember and honor the late president.<br />And among the attendees... was former U.S. President George W. Bush.<br />It was the first time a former U.S. president attended a memorial service for a former South Korean president.<br />Bush's two terms in the Oval Office overlapped with Roh’s presidency from 2003 to 2008.<br />Demonstrating their close friendship,... the former U.S. president delivered a eulogy.<br />He described Roh as a kind and strong leader.<br />He also said that South Korea-U.S. relations took great steps forward under their leadership,... because they shared the importance of maintaining strong bilateral ties.<br />Bush even delivered a portrait of Roh to the late former leader's family a portrait the former U.S. president had painted himself.<br />Take a listen.<br /><br />"I painted a kind and sympathetic man. I painted a man who respected the fundamental rights of all citizens. And today, I pray that his vision for human rights in Korea will extend North across the border. I painted a strong leader who was not afraid to speak his mind, even to the president of the United States."<br />The two former leaders evidently had a special relationship.<br />And Roh also appears to still be well-loved by the people, judging by the size of the crowd.<br />You're right.<br />You can really tell how much he was admired by the turnout today... <br />More than 17-thousand people attended,... according to the organizers a record number.<br />It's been exactly a decade,... since Roh's sudden death in 2009,... which caused grief nationwide.<br />Roh is remembered mostly for his efforts to improve people's lives.<br />He also endlessly tried to challenge the regionalism and authoritarianism rooted in the country.<br />And such drives are still ongoing,... as many parts of his vision are mirrored by now-President Moon Jae-in,... who was Roh's presidential chief of staff and longtime friend.<br />"I think he's an admirable person. He could have taken an easier road, but he chose to take a difficult road in life."<br />"I always thought I needed to come at least once, so I made up my mind and came here from Seoul with the help of my friends."<br />People have been paying tribute nationwide, all throughout the week.<br />And especially today, the ceremony in Bongha Village,... was an opportunity for them to band together to build the society envisioned by Roh,... a society for the people.<br />That's all I have for now.<br />B
