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Chun would later become president and amass a huge pile of illegal funds, which prosecutors are still in pursuit of today. Once subpoenaed to a court trial and questioned how much money he has, Chun said he only has 290,000 won (US$300) to his name. Standing before Choi's grave, Chun says "All I’ve got is 290,000 won, so this is the best I could do in the way of flowers." (Hankyoreh Geurimpan, 23 October 2006)