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Tue, October 23, 2018 | 16:25

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Lone Dokdo resident dies

Kim Sung-do, the only resident of the easternmost islet of Dokdo, died from liver cancer, Sunday.

Obituaries | 2018-10-21 17:31

'Guardian of Dokdo' dies at 79

Kim Sung-do, one of only two residents on Korea's easternmost islets, has died. Kim died at Asan Medical Center in Seoul, Sunday, after suffering from liver cancer for more than a month, according to the Ulleung-gun Office. He was 79.

Obituaries | 2018-10-21 17:01

Former US 8th Army commander dies

Thomas Vandal, a retired U.S. Lt. Gen. who commanded the Eighth U.S. Army (EUSA), the mainstay of U.S. Forces Korea, died Sunday. Kim Jong-wook, honorary chairman of the KATUSA Veterans Association, told The Korea Times that he had received word of the death from associates in the United States.

Obituaries | 2018-10-09 17:42

Legendary French singer Charles Aznavour dies at 94

French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute on twitter: “Charles Aznavour was profoundly French, deeply attached to his Armenian roots and known throughout the world,” he said. “His masterpieces, the tone of his voice, his unique radiance will long survive him.”

Obituaries | 2018-10-02 15:03

Hollywood star and 1970s sex symbol Burt Reynolds dead at 82

In this March 12, 2016 file photo, actor Burt Reynolds appears at the world premiere of "The Bandit" during the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas. Reynolds, who starred in films including "Deliverance," "Boogie Nights," and the "Smokey and the Bandit" films, died at age 82, according to his agent. APBurt Reynolds, whose good looks and charm made him one of Hol...

Obituaries | 2018-09-07 11:57

Rapper Eun Ji-won's father dies

Rapper Eun Ji-won's father died Wednesday, according to Eun's agency YG Entertainment. Eun is now preparing for a private funeral and service.

Obituaries | 2018-09-06 15:19

Korea's pro wrestling legend Lee Wang-pyo dies at 64 [PHOTOS]

Lee Wang-pyo, who was viewed as the godfather of South Korea's pro wrestling, died Tuesday after a battle against gallbladder cancer. He was 64. Lee, who headed the Korean Pro Wrestling Association, died at 9:48 a.m., its officials said. Lee, who was the top pupil of "head-butt master" late Kim Il, made his pro wrestling debut in 1975 and rose in the scene after winning the h...

Obituaries | 2018-09-04 14:25

Korea's Nat King Cole dies

Singer Choi Hee-jun, who has been called Korea's Nat King Cole for his clear and relaxed voice and unforgettable, timeless songs, has died of natural causes. He was 82.

Obituaries | 2018-08-26 17:08

Top comedian Kang's father dies in hospital

The father of comedian Kang Ho-dong died at 6 a.m. Friday at a hospital in Seoul due to chronic disease, according to Kang's agency SM C&C.

Obituaries | 2018-08-10 14:44

'Beacon of Korea's progressivism' laid to rest [PHOTOS]

Assembly Speaker Moon Hee-sang hosted the service for the lawmaker, who jumped to his death earlier this week amid a political funding probe."You were a pathfinder and the symbol of progressive politics,” Moon said in his eulogy. “You did not hesitate to fight against huge authority for justice. As your final message showed, you felt pain over workers' lives and rejoiced at t...

Obituaries | 2018-07-27 14:53

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