South Korea's ex-president dies Mr Roh served as South Korea's president from 2003 to 2008 Former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun has died of head injuries after falling into a ravine while climbing a mountain, police say. Mr Roh, 62, was pronounced dead on arrival at a nearby hospital, according to Yonhap news agency. Police said they were trying to determine whether the death was an accid..