A prominent liberal South Korean politician embroiled in a corruption scandal has been found dead in a possible suicide.
South Korea has one of the highest suicide rates among developed countries.
A string of high-profile figures, including a former president and business executives, have killed themselves in recent years.
Police say lawmaker Roh Hoe-chan of the small opposition Justice Party was found dead near a Seoul apartment building this morning.
Yonhap news agency says Roh leapt to his death from the building after leaving a suicide note saying he feels sorry to his family.
Police couldn't immediately confirm the report.
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Roh faced an investigation over an allegation that he received money from a man jailed over a corruption scandal.
The allegation has tarnished Roh's clean and reform-minded image.
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