In April 2009, after leaving office, Roh Moo-hyun and his family members were investigated for bribery and corruption; Roh denied the charges. On 23 May 2009, Roh committed suicide by jumping into a ravine.Ex-Pres. Roh MH Denies Bribery Charges, Donga Ilbo, 1 May 2010. Retrieved 7 July 2010.S. Korea stunned by Roh's suicide, BBC News, 25 May 2009. Retrieved 7 July 2010.
In April 2009 after leaving office, Roh Moo-hyun and his family members were investigated for bribery and corruption; Roh denied the charges. On 23 May 2009, Roh committed suicide by jumping into a ravine.Ex-Pres. Roh MH Denies Bribery Charges, Donga Ilbo 1 May 2010 Retrieved 7 July 2010.S. Korea stunned by Roh's suicide, BBC News, 25 May 2009. Retrieved 7 July 2010.