For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
December 19, 2002
Statement by the Press Secretary
President Bush Congratulates President-Elect Roh Moo-Hyun
of South Korea
President Bush warmly congratulates President-Elect Roh Moo-Hyun on
his victory in South Korea's December 19 Presidential election. The
people of South Korea have once again demonstrated the enduring
vitality and dynamism of democracy in their country. South Korea is a
close friend and ally to the United States, and the President looks
forward to working closely with President-elect Roh as the United
States and the Republic of Korea address the many challenges and
opportunities we face together.
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