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S. Korea to hold its second-ever state funeral for late President Kim: officials

SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's government has decided to hold its
second-ever state funeral for the late President Kim Dae-jung in recognition of
his contribution to national development and lifelong campaign for democracy and
inter-Korean peace, government officials said Wednesday.

"The government has finally decided to hold a six-day state funeral for the late
President Kim Dae-jung," said an informed ranking government official.
ycm@yna.co.kr
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