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Obituaries and miscellaneous news headlines listed for June 15

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The article lists recent obituaries, including those of Kim Hyun-bae, father of K-pop group member Kim Ji-hoon; Lee Hyun-sook, wife of former Gyeongnam Shinmun Vice President Cho Yong-ho; Song Seok-rye, mother of former Financial Services Commission Chairman Duk-soo; and Lee Chun-woo, father of Sputnik Korea correspondent Lee Sang-hyun.
  • The obituaries provide details on the deceased, their family members, funeral arrangements, and contact information for the funeral homes.
  • The article also includes a section of unrelated news headlines, covering topics such as political statements, health policy, and crime.

This article serves as a public notice of recent deaths and funeral arrangements in South Korea. It lists several individuals who have passed away, providing key details for those wishing to pay their respects or offer condolences.

Among the deceased is Kim Hyun-bae, the father of Kim Ji-hoon, a member of the K-pop group KNk. His funeral is scheduled for the morning of June 16. Also listed is Lee Hyun-sook, wife of Cho Yong-ho, former vice president of Gyeongnam Shinmun. Her funeral will take place on the same morning.

The notice also includes Song Seok-rye, mother of Duk-soo and Deok-soo, who is the former chairman of the Credit Finance Association, and Lee Chun-woo, father of Lee Sang-hyun, a correspondent for Sputnik Korea. Funeral details and contact numbers for the respective funeral homes are provided for each obituary.

Following the obituaries, the article presents a collection of unrelated news headlines. These headlines touch upon various current events and political discourse, including statements from political figures like Ahn Kyu-baek and Cho Seung-rae, discussions on health policy regarding youth hair loss treatment, and political maneuvering within the ruling party. Other headlines mention ongoing investigations, legal proceedings, and public safety concerns.

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