South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, 24, found dead
Kim began her career as a child actor and was seen as one of the country's most promising actresses.
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South Korean Actress Kim Sae-ron Is Found Dead
The 24-year-old star, once a prolific child actor, appeared at the Cannes Film Festival and on Netflix, until a drunk-driving incident in 2022 derailed her career.The New York Times - 3d -
Popular actor Kim Sae-ron, 24, found dead in her home
Kim Sae-ron, an award-winning actor whose career was derailed after a 2022 DUI accident, was found dead in her house, police said.CBS News - 3d -
Kim Sae-ron's death underscores the huge pressure on South Korean celebrities
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'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture
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South Korean elementary-school teacher questioned over fatal stabbing of pupil
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Five are missing after a fishing boat capsizes off a South Korean island
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