President Moon Jae-in offered condolences Sunday on the death of U.S. Republican Sen. John McCain, calling him a "symbol of the American value of freedom."
McCain, 81, died at his home in Arizona on Saturday (local time) after a yearlong battle with brain cancer.
"I wish for the freedom and peace he pursued to take root on the Korean Peninsula and all over the world," Moon wrote in a Facebook posting.
Moon remembered that McCain firmly supported the South Korea-U.S. alliance and led efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation.
"His interest in the Republic of Korea, friendship and warm smile will not be forgotten," he said. (Yonhap)
McCain, 81, died at his home in Arizona on Saturday (local time) after a yearlong battle with brain cancer.
"I wish for the freedom and peace he pursued to take root on the Korean Peninsula and all over the world," Moon wrote in a Facebook posting.
Moon remembered that McCain firmly supported the South Korea-U.S. alliance and led efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation.
"His interest in the Republic of Korea, friendship and warm smile will not be forgotten," he said. (Yonhap)
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