The South Korean government decides not to hold a state funeral for former President Chun Doo-hwan
2021-11-24 10:13:53Source: China News Network
China News Agency, Seoul, November 23 (Reporter Liu Xu) The South Korean government said on the 23rd local time that it decided not to hold a state funeral for former President Chun Doo-hwan. This is the first time since the South Korean government introduced the state funeral system that it has not followed the state funeral specifications for the former general ruler’s funeral.
A South Korean government official stated that the government has decided not to hold a state funeral for Quan Dou-hwan. Although the family members use the form of family funerals for simple funerals, the government will not provide assistance. The former secretary of the Blue House, Min Zhengji, also told reporters that the funeral would be treated as a family funeral. As a result, in addition to Lee Seungman and Yoon Pusun, Chun Doo-hwan will become the third former president whose government does not co-organize the funeral.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Article 2 of South Korea’s State Burial Law stipulates that the former current president or president-elect is eligible to enjoy state burial treatment after death. Although the law does not explicitly stipulate those who have committed major crimes, Article 1 clearly specifies the object of state burial. Limited to those who “make a significant contribution to the country and society” or “respected by the people”.
The Blue House said on the same day that the Blue House prayed for the blessings of former President Chun Doo-hwan and extended condolences to the family members, but did not plan to send wreaths or condolences.
Chun Doo Hwan was born in 1931 and served as the 11th and 12th President of South Korea from 1980 to 1988. On November 23, local time, Quan Dou-hwan died in his private house in Yeonxi-dong, Seodaemun District, Seoul, at the age of 90. The survivors of Quan Doo-hwan made clear to the public that they would like to bury his ashes near the border between South Korea and North Korea. (over)
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