'Oldest MC' Song Hae Passes Away... Wave of Condolences from Political Circles

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jun-yi] As Song Hae, the oldest MC who hosted the music program 'National Singing Contest' for 34 years, passed away on the 8th, waves of condolences from both ruling and opposition parties continued.

Park Hong-geun, the floor leader, wrote on his Facebook that day, "During the time when the landscape changed three times, the late showed composure and experience on stage every time, yet never stopped worrying about the program. His passion and warmth that touched the hearts of the entire nation will never be forgotten." He added, "True comedian Song Hae, who said he would stand on stage until the day he died, I pray that you enjoy eternal peace in heaven."

Former Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yeon said, "The world's oldest MC Song Hae has left us. For the people, another painful era has passed."

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon also said, "On Sunday afternoons, he used to bring warm smiles to every household in South Korea." He added, "Perhaps Song Hae’s greatest wish was to meet his late son. I share the same dream," leaving a message of condolence.

People Power Party lawmaker Jo Soo-jin described the late as "a person who made us think about the 'power of age.' He reminded us that aging is the driving force of deepening and maturing, like the rings of a tree."

People Power Party lawmaker Lee Myung-soo said, "Thank you for traveling across the country and taking responsibility for the joys and sorrows of the entire nation every Sunday." He added, "I still vividly remember the times he visited Asan, Chungnam several times. I sincerely pray that he can now rest comfortably in heaven."

People Power Party lawmaker Tae Yong-ho, a defector from North Korea, said, "The late’s wish before he died was to set foot on his hometown land." He added, "The place where he was born and raised as a child, the place where he attended an arts specialized school and dreamed of becoming an artist, he wanted to visit there at least once in his lifetime," paying tribute.

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