Oct 4, 2008

Actress Choi Jin-sil commits suicide

'Korea's Sweetheart' was iconic figure in the '90s


BUSAN --- South Korea was in deep shock Thursday after the apparent suicide of much-loved TV and film actress Choi Jin-sil .

The 40-year old was found hanged in her shower early morning by members of her family.

Local press was quick to make connections between her death and other recent celebrity suicides.

Kim Dong-ho, the president of Pusan International Film Festival officially expressed his regret over the sudden death of Choi at the opening ceremony of the 13th event.

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