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Golf legend Arnold Palmer dies at 87

Legendary U.S. golfer Arnold Palmer, credited with bringing the sport into the mainstream, has died at 87, according to the U.S. Golf Association.

Obituaries | 2016-09-26 10:10

Veteran comedian Koo Bong-seo dies at 90

Koo is known as a pioneer in the nation's comedy scene, having begun his career in the 1960s. He appeared in countless TV programs and more than 400 movies.

Obituaries | 2016-08-27 10:32

Renowned futurist Alvin Toffler dies at age 87

Alvin Toffler, American writer and futurist widely acclaimed for publishing books about the changes occurring in society, has died according to Bloomberg news on Wednesday. He was 87.

Obituaries | 2016-06-30 09:49

Ex-President's brother-in-law dies

Lee Seong-ho, brother-in-law to the late former President Kim Dae-jung, has passed away. He was 85, various reports said Friday. Police officials in Jongno District, downtown Seoul, said that they found Lee lying still in his officetel residence Tuesday, after receiving a call from an acquaintance of Lee’s that he could not be reached.

Obituaries | 2016-05-27 18:12

Ex-Assembly Speaker dies aged 93

Former National Assembly Speaker Kim Jae-soon died of natural causes, his family said Tuesday. He was 93.

Obituaries | 2016-05-17 17:05

Former PM Kang Young-hoon dies at age 94

Former Prime Minister Kang Young-hoon, who met with his North Korean counterpart in 1990 in the first talks between the prime ministers of the two Koreas in nearly a half century, died Tuesday. He was 94.

Obituaries | 2016-05-10 17:12

LS Cable honorary chairman dies at 93

LS Cable & System Honorary Chairman Koo Tai-hwoi died of a chronic disease early Saturday morning, the cable manufacturer said. He was 93.

Obituaries | 2016-05-08 18:01

Father of email dead @ 74

Ray Tomlinson, an American computer programmer widely credited with inventing email, has died. He was 74.

Obituaries | 2016-03-08 14:03

Former Unification Minister Huh Moon-do passes away

Former Unification Minister Huh Moon-do passed away Saturday. He was 76. Born in Goseong, South Gyeongsang Province, Huh graduated from Seoul National University as an agricultural major and studied sociology at the Tokyo University's graduated school. He joined the conservative vernacular Chosun Ilbo in 1964, where he worked as its Tokyo correspondent.

Obituaries | 2016-03-07 17:10

Former US first lady Nancy Reagan dead at 94

U.S. President Barack Obama on Sunday mourned the passing of Nancy Reagan, the wife of late former President Ronald Reagan, saying she redefined the role of first lady.

Obituaries | 2016-03-07 09:35

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