The Memorial places and service in London, UK for late Kim Dae-Jung

1. Embassy of Republic of Korea (South Korean Embassy)


o Dates : From 19 Aug (Wed) [Closing Date: TBA]


o Time : 10AM to 4PM

o Location : 2nd Floor of Embassy of Republic of Korea
(60 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AJ) Detail Informations of Location

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2. Korean Residence Society in the UK


o Date : 19, Aug (Wed) to 23, Aug (Sun)


o Time : 21 Aug (Fri) 11AM - 8PM / 22 Aug (Sat) 11AM - 7PM / 23 Aug (Sun) 11AM - 4PM

o Memorial Service: 23 Aug (Sun), From 4PM


o Location : Thames House, 63 Kingston Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3PB

o Contact : [Phone] 020 8605 0050 / [FAX] 020 8942 0929

[Video] The life of late Kim Dae-Jung, who is the 15th President of Republic of Korea.

(From Arirang TV Youtube Channel)

Mourning of a politician in South Korea.

I remember the moment when Barack Obama announce his winning speech at a park in Chicago…

 

This scene was linked the dramatic moment in South Korea in 2002.

The moment, when the 16th President of Republic of Korea was elected, was very similar than what happened in the USA in 2008.

 

Late Roo Moo-Hyun, who was the 16th president of Republic of Korea (South Korea).

 

He was the symbol of democracy and moderate liberal politics in South Korea.

 

Unbelievable death…

Actually, he committed suicide but it is believed that Political Revenge culture from politicians, polices, prosecutors and media gave the motivation of his suicide.

 

Former S. Korea President Roh commits suicide

On the political murder of Roh

(From The Hankyoreh)

Lee Myung-bak’s Political Revenge Killed Roh Moo-Hyun

My Tribute to Roh Moo-hyun

(From OhmyNews International)

 

He asked “Don’t be sad” to his family and colleagues on the last letter, which was written before he died.

However, they and majority Korean cannot accept his last request.

South Korea has not changed what he want…

 

Rest in Peace dear the foolishness politician, who is admired and mourned by majority people.

 

(Post Before travel to London, which might be the sadness trip)

Sorry, I was one of 37% (the 17th Republic of Korea Presidential election)

63.0%

63% Korean electors were attended the 17th Republic of Korea (South) Presidential Election.
This figure is much lower than previous Presidential Electrons.


Honestly, Lee Myung-bak was not my favorite candidate but I do not want he would be the president.
However, Lee is the Pre-president of Republic of Korea by 48.7% voting.
My favorite candidate got just 5.8% voting.

However, I am afraid to claim this result because I am one of 37%, who did not vote.
I live in Oxford,England so It's hard to attend election.
I know some Korean, who live in oversea countries, went to South Korea for voting but it needs spending lots of money and time.

Quite sad, this result but Lee is our new president from next middle of Feb.
I just hope my country is going well.

Relative article : The Hankyoreh / Aljazeera English

Lee Myung-bak (might be) The New President of Republic of Korea

KST 18:00 / GMT 09:00
The 17th Republic of Korea Presidential Election is finished and Korean Broadcasting stations announced the exit pool result.

The results are Lee Myung-bak (National Grand Party, Conservative) might be won the election.

These results expect Lee will get 50.3% (KBS&MBC), 51.3% (SBS) or 49.0% (YTN).

YES... It's absolute perfect winning.

Hu... I do not know how do I say this result. Just It's not GOOD for me.

(The final election attendance is 62.8%)

Relative Article: Conservative Lee Myung-bak likely to win presidential election
(Photo from YTN)