[Commentary] In the early hours of July 10 local time, Park Mayor, the mayor of Seoul, South Korea, was found dead after being missing for more than ten hours. Her daughter reported on the afternoon of the 9th that her father left home and lost contact after leaving a message similar to the testament. At present, the cause of Park Yuanchun’s death is unclear.

　　[Same period] Officials of Seoul Police Station, South Korea

　　He was found dead at 00:01 am on July 10 on the hill of Bujak in the north of the city. The case requires a detailed investigation, but so far there is no sign of homicide.

　　[Commentary] The monitoring screen shows that Park Yuan-chun left the mansion in Jongno-gu, Seoul at about 10:44 am on the 9th. According to an earlier report by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the event originally scheduled for 4:40 in the afternoon was canceled for some reason.

　　[Commentary] On the morning of the 10th, the Mayor of Seoul’s Secretary’s Office, Gao Huanxi, disclosed the suicide note left by the late Mayor of Seoul, South Korea, in front of the funeral home of Seoul University Hospital. The full text is only 70 words. Park Yuan Chun wrote in his suicide note that he would like to thank everyone who accompanied his life.

　　[Same period] Officials of Seoul City Hall, South Korea

　　I apologize to everyone, thank everyone who is with me, I am sorry for the pain caused by my family, please cremate my ashes on the grave of my parents, everyone goodbye.

　　[Commentary] Xu Zhengxie, the first deputy mayor of Seoul, acting as mayor, said at the press conference that he will continue to promote Park Yuanchun's philosophy of governance.

　　[Same period] Xu Zhengxie, Acting Mayor of Seoul, South Korea

　　The Seoul Metropolitan Government should continue in accordance with Mayor Park Won-soon's priority of urban safety and well-being. We call on our citizens to join us and work hard for the stability of Seoul City. We pray for him to rest in peace again.

　　[Commentary] Previously, Park Yuan Chun also recorded a video to cheer on Wuhan, China. Park Yuan-chun expressed in the video that he thanked the Beijing Municipal Government for its help five years ago when Seoul suffered from the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome.

　　【Concurrent period】Park Yuan Chun

　　Now it's time for Seoul to repay you. Seoul City is with you. As your best friend, Seoul is willing to help. Come on Wuhan! Go China! Seoul supports China!

　　[Commentary] It is understood that Park Yuan Chun was born in 1956, a human rights lawyer. In 2014 and 2018, the ruling Common Democratic Party successfully re-elected Mayor of Seoul. With a certain reputation, he is even regarded as a strong competitor for the next Korean president. According to a relevant person in Seoul, starting from the 10th, a mourning hall will be set up for Park Won-sun in front of the office building of the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

　　Editing Le Xiaomin

Editor in charge: [Liu Xian]