Lee sends condolence message over death of former Qatari ruler

President Lee Jae Myung sent a message of condolence over the death of former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and decided to dispatch his chief of staff as a special envoy, his office said Tuesday.

Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik will depart for Qatar later in the day to attend the funeral of the former emir and extend Lee's condolences, according to Cheong Wa Dae.

Kang is scheduled to return home Thursday.

Kang's visit was arranged at the request of the Qatari side.

His ...