Lee Jasmine becomes radio presenter

By Kim Rahn

Lee Jasmine

Former lawmaker Lee Jasmine has become a radio presenter.

Lee, a Philippine-born naturalized Korean, began emceeing “10 Everyday,” a radio show on tbs eFM, an English broadcaster, Monday.

The program was designed to support foreign residents living here by talking about Korean culture, language and lifestyle. Lee, who has lived in Korea for 23 years, was the right person for the program, according to the broadcaster.

“I'd like to share my knowhow and information necessary for daily life here, like a friendly neighbor,” she said.

Lee, who came to Korea in 1996 after marriage, has worked in various civic groups concerning migrant and multicultural family issues, and appeared in the movies “Secret Reunion” (2010) and “Punch” (2011). She was a lawmaker of the then-ruling Saenuri Party from 2012 to 2016. She is now the head of the Filipino Korean Heritage Association and chief of the Dream School.

The program airs from 10 a.m. for two hours every day via 101.3 MHz, online or through the smartphone app of the broadcaster.