오늘 ‘노무현 10주기’ 추도식…부시 전 대통령 추도사<br /><br />It's been a decade since the passing of former president Roh Moo-hyun.<br />Still today many remember him with great fondness and respect.<br />Proof of that: a huge turnout including citizens and high-profile figures at the late leader's hometown in Gyeongsangnam-do Province to commemorate the anniversary. <br />Park Hee-jun takes us there. <br />Thousands gathered at Bongha Village in Gyeongsangnam-do Province... to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the passing of former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun.<br />Thursday's memorial was attended by political leaders, including Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon and National Assembly Speaker Moon Hee-sang.<br />U.S. President George W. Bush also delivered a eulogy at the ceremony,... where he described his then-counterpart as a kind but strong leader.<br />It was the first time a former U.S. leader attended a memorial for a former South Korean president.<br />Bush also gave a portrait of Roh to the late former leader's family a portrait the former U.S. president had painted himself.<br />"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 />A decade has passed,... since Roh's sudden death in 2009.<br />He took his own life by jumping off a cliff which came amid investigations over bribery allegations.<br />Roh is remembered for his efforts to improve people's lives and to build peace on the Korean Peninsula.<br />He also endlessly tried to challenge the regionalism and authoritarianism rooted in the country.<br />Such drives are still ongoing,... as his vision is mirrored by now-President Moon Jae-in,... who was Roh's presidential chief of staff and longtime friend.<br />"I came here because I miss him. He was selfless and righteous. I think I liked him because he felt close like a neighborhood brother."<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 />"More than 17-thousand people gathered from all across the nation.<br />The support from today’s massive crowds shows just how much Roh Moo-hyun is still admired by the Korean people. Park Hee-jun, Arirang News, Gimhae." <br />
