Deaths of two leaders left Korean society divided
(WorldNews South Korea)

Residents leave a memorial altar in front of Seoul City Hall, Sunday, after offering their condolences over the death of Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon. The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to hold an online funeral ceremony for the late mayor at 8:30 a.m. Monday amid persisting concerns about the spread of COVID-19. / Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Public split over evaluation of late Mayor Park, General Paik By Jun Ji-hye The recent deaths of two prominent national figures ― Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon and Korean War hero Paik Sun-yup ― have seen the emergence of polarized public opinion, focusing society on the deeply dividing and complex issues that the country already faces. The conflict...