Popular 1980s Radio DJ Baek Hyung-do Passes Away

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Hyowon] Broadcaster Baek Hyungdoo, famous as the host of MBC FM radio's 'Morning March' in the 1980s, passed away on the 31st of last month while battling a cerebral hemorrhage, according to his family. He was 77 years old.

Born in Suncheon, Jeollanam-do, he attended Suncheon Maesan High School and studied Korean Language and Literature at Dongguk University, where he was active in the campus broadcasting club. He also had experience broadcasting at a U.S. military radio station. From 1968, he worked as a DJ and MC at places such as Sibone Music Hall, Simjida Bang, and OB's Cabin, and in the early 1970s, he was selected as the DJ for Busan MBC's 'Starry Night.' From April 1979, he gained great popularity as the host of MBC FM's 'Morning March.'

A car speed enthusiast, he served as the secretary-general of the Korea Motors Federation and organized the first round of the Grand Prix Korea in June 1987 and the second round in November of the same year. At the launch of TBS Traffic Broadcasting in 1990, he hosted 'Departure Seoul March,' and from 1994, he hosted 'Following the Road, Following the Song,' and in 1998, 'Between Night and Music.' He served as the head of the broadcasting news department at Busan Traffic Broadcasting in 1997 and as the head of the broadcasting review office at Wonju Traffic Broadcasting in 2002. In 1992, he also released a 15-volume music tape series called 'Car Music Series.' He received the MBC Broadcasting Acting Award Special Prize in 1981 and a Merit Award in 1988.

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