According to a report by south Korean media on May 23, quoting the police message, former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun fell from the mountain and died beyond cure in the early morning on May 23 when climbing the mountain. The sudden death of Roh Moo-hyun shocked the whole South Korean society. South Korean President Lee Myung-bak expressed that it was "incredible and sorrowful" for Roh Moo-hyun's death. All levels in the political circle expressed "grief and surprise". The appearance of South Korean people changed greatly: they felt shocked and sad. It can be predicted that Roh Moo-hyun's death will have "unpredictable" influence on the future political situation in Korea.