Despite President Moon's request to hold a private ceremony to mourn the death of his mother Kang Han-ok,... high-profile officials have been visiting all day to pay their respects.<br />Among them, the ambassadors of the U.S., Japan, China and Russia.<br />Especially notable was the visit by Yasumasa Nagamine, whose country is in a deepening row with South Korea over trade and historical issues.<br />They each spoke with the President for about five minutes.<br />The leaders of opposition political parties were also let in.<br />All of them, including Liberty Korea Party chair, Hwang Kyo-ahn, expressed their condolences.<br />Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon was also there,... briefly reporting on state affairs, including bilateral relations with Japan.<br />President Moon's mother passed away on Tuesday at the age of 92 due to chronic illness.<br />The three-day funeral held in a Cathedral in Busan ends tomorrow.<br />
