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Lee mourns actor Choi Bool-am's death

President Lee Jae Myung has mourned the death of veteran actor Choi Bool-am, who passed away on Oct. 29 at age 87, according to Korean outlets. Yonhap reports Choi died at around 10 p.m. Thursday at a hospital in Gangseo District, Seoul, where he had been receiving treatment. The actor was beloved across generations for nearly seven decades of work. Korean media coverage focuses on his legacy and the national loss, with outlets like the Korea Times and Yonhap leading tributes. There is no specific report of Lee's personal message beyond the general mourning coverage, but the news cycle highlights the actor's significance to the public.

  1. Legendary actor Choi Bool-am dies at 87 Korea Times · 2026-10-30
  2. (2nd LD) Choi Bool-am, beloved S. Korean actor for nearly 7 decades, dies at 87 Yonhap · 2026-10-30
  3. (LEAD) Beloved S. Korean TV icon Choi Bool-am dies at 87 Yonhap · 2026-10-29
  4. Beloved S. Korean TV icon Choi Bool-am dies at 87 Yonhap · 2026-10-29

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