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20s Japanese woman living in Yongsan dies during live broadcast

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 20-year-old Japanese woman residing in Yongsan, Seoul, was found dead during a live broadcast on social media.
  • The incident occurred in an officetel where the woman, a TikTok influencer with approximately 80,000 followers, was streaming live.
  • A follower alerted the woman's acquaintance, who then contacted the police, leading to an investigation into the exact cause of death.

A 20-year-old Japanese woman living in Yongsan, Seoul, was discovered deceased while broadcasting live on social media. The incident took place early on August 5th in an officetel located in Hangang-ro-dong, Yongsan-gu.

The woman, identified as a TikTok influencer with a substantial following of around 80,000, was conducting a live stream from her residence when she passed away. The entire event was broadcast in real-time to her viewers.

According to reports, a follower watching the live stream noticed the woman's condition and alerted one of her acquaintances. This acquaintance subsequently contacted the police, reporting that their friend appeared to have died. The Yongsan Police are currently investigating the precise circumstances surrounding her death.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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