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Ahn Pan-seok, director of 'Behind the White Tower,' dies at 64

The acclaimed director of “Behind the White Tower” (2007) and “Something in the Rain” (2018) died after treatment for a cerebral hemorrhage.

2026.8.12

Jang Chang-sun, former wrestling world champion, dies at 83

Jang became the first Korean athlete in any sport to capture a world title, winning the men's 52-kilogram freestyle gold medal at the World Wrestling Championships in Toledo, Ohio, in 1966.

2026.7.20

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Former Prime Minister Lee Hong-koo speaks during an interview with the JoongAng Ilbo in Seodaemun District, western Seoul, on Sept. 5, 2022. [JUN MIN-KYU]

Lee Hong-koo, former prime minister, dies at 92

Lee Hong-koo, a scholar-turned-statesman who helped shape South Korea's democratic transition and inter-Korean policy across multiple administrations, died Tuesday. He was 92.

2026.5.5

Actor Lee Nam-hee during a press rehearsal for the play “John Gabriel Borkman” at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, on March 13, 2024. [SEOUL METROPOLITAN THEATRE]

Veteran actor Lee Nam-hee dies at age 64 after four decades on stage, in cinema

Actor Lee Nam-hee, a veteran actor whose career on the stage and in cinema spanned more than four decades, has died at the age of 64, his family said on Thursday.

2026.4.23

A picture of actor Jung Eun-woo from his Instagram account [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Actor Jung Eun-woo, 'Bride of the Sun’ star, dies at 39

Actor Jung Eun-woo, whose real name was Jung Dong-jin, died on Wednesday. He was 39 years old.

2026.2.11

Jeong Jin-woo, veteran director, producer, dies at 88

Director Jeong Jin-woo, a key figure in Korean cinema's formative years, has died, according to his family. He was 88. Jeong passed away at a hospital in Seoul at around 8 p.m. Sunday.

2026.2.9

Lee Hae-chan in 2020 as the leader of the Democratic Party [NEWS1]

Lee Hae-chan, former prime minister and longtime liberal stalwart, dies at 73

Lee Hae-chan, senior vice chair of the National Peaceful Unification Advisory Council and a former prime minister, died on Sunday. He was 73.

2026.1.25

Actor Ahn Sung-ki speaks during an interview with the JoongAng Ilbo in Gwanghwamun in central Seoul on Sept. 28, 2021. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Ahn Sung-ki, veteran actor who spent a lifetime in Korean cinema, dies at 74

Ahn Sung-ki, one of Korea’s most revered actors whose career spanned over six decades and more than 180 films, died Monday at the age of 74.

2026.1.5

Actor Lee Moon-soo in a scene from the 2010 film ″Hello Ghost.″ [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Actor Lee Moon-soo, known for film 'Hello Ghost' and TV drama 'Signal,' dies at 76

Veteran actor Lee Moon-soo, known for his roles in the tvN's hit series "Signal" (2016) and film "Hello Ghost" (2010), has died after a battle with lung cancer. He was 76.

2025.11.29

Actor Lee Soon-jae, who died on Nov. 25 at the age of 91 [KWEN HYEK-JAE]

70 years of excellence: How Lee Soon-jae dedicated his life to the arts

In an era when actors often experienced fame for a fleeting moment, Lee Soon-jae managed to make a name for himself and, perhaps more impressively, ensured that no one would forget it for years to come.

2025.11.25