{
  "id": 17157702,
  "title": "Lee extends deep condolences over death of veteran actor Choi Bool-am",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/lee-extends-deep-condolences-over-death-of-veteran-actor-choi-bool-am",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T01:29:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261030004100315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Lee Jae Myung offered profound condolences on the passing of beloved veteran actor Choi Bool-am, describing him as \"the father of our era.\" The 87-year-old actor succumbed to illness at a hospital the day prior, having been undergoing treatment. Lee's tribute, shared on his X account, highlighted Choi's iconic portrayals of paternal characters in popular TV series that endeared him to audiences. The president eloquently reminisced about Choi's roles as a detective safeguarding justice and a devoted father. Choi himself had once remarked, \"Becoming a good actor starts with becoming a good person,\" a sentiment Lee praised. The president emphasized Choi's unwavering commitment to investigating societal issues and caring for others' well-being. Lee underscored Choi's enduring impact, noting that he remained a guiding figure for the people as the nation's father, and wished him a peaceful repose.",
  "summary": "SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday extended \"deep cond...",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "KBS World Radio",
        "title": "Veteran S. Korean Actor Choi Bool-am Dies at Age 87",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/veteran-s-korean-actor-choi-bool-am-dies-at-age-87",
        "published": "2026-10-30T00:47:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}