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DPI KOREA ex-present ICK-SEOP LEE was pass away last 2nd February by liver cancer
DPI KOREA ex-present ICK-SEOP LEE was pass away last 2nd February by liver cancer
Condolence Message from Mr. Shoji Nakanishi
Dr. Ick-Seop Lee, ex-president of DPI Korea, has passed away on February 2nd after long struggle with his illness.
Dr. Lee was indispensable person for DPI World. With deep academic knowledge, he supported development of DPI as world organization for advocacy of human rights. He also provided many opportunities to young leaders, disseminated independent living movement into Korea, made policies of personal assistance service and accessibility, and supported capacity building of leaders in various fields.
He participated into the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as representative of Korean government, and hammered out and refined the draft of Convention by working together with Mr. Azuma who was representative of Japan.
Executives of DPI World are now gathering in St. John's, Canada, for executive meeting, and all filled with deep sorrow.
As regional chair of DPI Asia Pacific Bloc, I could implemented several projects with his strong support. Also personally, he is my good friend and visited my home with his wife several times.
May he rest in peace. I also offer my sincere condolences to his family.
Shoji Nakanishi
Regional Chair of DPI Asia Pacific Bloc
Condolence Message from Ms. Saowalak Thongkuay
Dear DPI Korea and our dear friends ,
It was with a great sense of loss when I heard of Mr. Ick-Seop Lee pass away.
I wanted to let you know that you have my greatest sympathy, and my heart(s) are/is truly saddened.
Mr. Ick Seop Lee was more than just a wonderful person he had done lots of thing to improve a quality of life of persons with disabilities; he was always so kind and considerate to disability movement that we always welcomed seeing him/ at every opportunity of our movement.
And, we know that his passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him.
Mr. Ick Seop Lee will always remain within our hearts, and we have included him and you in our daily prayers. May God give you strength.
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.
With our deepest sympathy,
Best regards,
Ms. Saowalak Thongkuay
Regional Development Officer
