Ex-President Roh Tae-woo Discharged From Hospital

Former South Korean President Roh Tae-woo was discharged from hospital two days ago after recovering from a high fever and cold, hospital officials said Saturday.

Roh, 76, was admitted to Seoul National University Hospital on Dec. 21, they said. He has been receiving regular health checks since he underwent surgery on prostate cancer in 2002.

Roh, a former army general, served as president from 1988-1993.