Condolences
Condolences from His Majesty the King to the President of the Republic of Korea, Mr Lee Myung-bak, on the passing of former president Kim Dae-jung.
His Excellency Mr Lee Myung-bak,
President of the Republic of Korea,
Cheong Wa Dae, Seoul
Excellency,
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former president Kim Dae-jung.
I extend my condolences to you and would ask you to convey my deepest sympathy to his family in their bereavement, and to the people of the Republic of Korea.
Harald R
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