Kim Young-sam, DJ’s Wife, Express Sorrow Over Kennedy’s Death
Former President Kim Young-sam expressed his deep condolences Thursday over the death of U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy, who died Tuesday night of brain cancer at the age of 77.
Lee Hee-ho, wife of the late former President Kim Dae-jung, also sent a heartfelt message through the U.S. embassy in Seoul.
Lee said she would never forget Kennedy for the help he gave her husband.
In a message sent to the grief-stricken family, Kim thanked Kennedy for his commitment and dedication to democracy in Korea and the ROK-U.S. alliance that the late senator showed during his lifetime, saying he would never forget him.
His aide said the former President had a 40-year-long friendship with Kennedy and that the American senator encouraged Kim to overcome the hardships he experienced while fighting for democracy in Korea.
``Remembering our friendship that we had over the past decades, I could not control my deep sorrow for the loss,'' Kim said in the letter.