[Breaking] "Director Kim Ki-duk Dies of COVID-19 in Latvia"
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[Asia Economy Reporter Son Sunhee] Film director Kim Ki-duk reportedly died from the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on the 11th (local time) in Latvia, according to foreign media.
According to TASS news agency citing local Baltic region media, Director Kim passed away early that day at a local hospital due to worsening COVID-19 symptoms.
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Director Kim arrived in Latvia on the 20th of last month, but it was reported that he had been out of contact since the 5th of this month.
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