Ex-opposition leader makes controversial comments on suicide after iconic politician's death
Social affairsJul 29, 2018
The former chief of the main opposition Liberty Korea Party said Sunday that suicide should not be treated as something that deserves respect, an apparent reference to late lawmaker Roh Hoe-chan, who jumped to his death last week.Hong Joon-pyo, from the conservative party, made the remark as Roh, of the minor opposition Justice Party, took his own life last Monday amid a political funds probe.Hong Joon-pyo (C) (Yonhap)"In any case, it is not a normal society where committing suicide is glorified