President Lee had cataract surgery: source

SEOUL, Feb. 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Myung-bak underwent cataract surgery
during the Lunar New Year's holiday, a government source said Tuesday.

The surgery was successful and he is quickly recovering, the source told Yonhap
News Agency, requesting anonymity.
Lee, known for his busy daily activity, has not set any formal schedule on Tuesday.
"President Lee will have no problem resuming his normal work soon," the source said.
lcd@yna.co.kr
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