Temporary Mourning Hall for Seo Se-won Set Up in Phnom Penh "Funeral and Autopsy Discussions" (Comprehensive)

Death from Shock While Receiving IV at Korean Hospital

Comedian and former broadcaster turned businessman Seo Se-won (67) passed away at the age of 67 in Cambodia. According to diplomatic authorities, Seo Se-won died of cardiac arrest while receiving an IV drip at a Korean hospital in Phnom Penh around 11 a.m. on the 20th.

Seo Se-won [Photo by Yonhap News]

An official from the Korean Missionary Society stated, "Seo Se-won suffered cardiac arrest while receiving an IV drip and received emergency treatment but passed away around 1 p.m. Cambodia time," adding, "He was reportedly suffering from diabetes."

According to local sources, Seo Se-won's temporary funeral hall has been set up at a temple in Phnom Penh. Park Hyun-ok, vice president of the Asia Korean Association Federation and former president of the Cambodian Korean Association, along with family members, are staying by the deceased's side.

It is reported that Seo's family residing in Korea has also departed for Phnom Penh. The family plans to hold the funeral as soon as they arrive on the 21st. Afterwards, after discussions, Seo is expected to be transported back to Korea for funeral and autopsy procedures.

Seo Se-won debuted in 1979 on TBC (Tongyang Broadcasting Company)'s 'Gag Contest' and worked as a broadcaster while also directing and producing films. From the 1980s to the early 2000s, he gained popularity hosting MBC's 'Youth March,' 'Sunday Sunday Night,' and KBS 2TV's 'Seo Se-won Show.'

During this time, he was arrested and indicted on charges of bribing broadcasting PDs under the pretext of promotion fees and tax evasion, and in 2006, he was sentenced to a suspended prison term.

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After ceasing his activities, Seo transformed into a pastor and engaged in pastoral work. A scandal arose when it was revealed that he assaulted broadcaster Seo Jeong-hee, whom he married in 1983, in 2014. The following year, he was sentenced to six months in prison with a two-year suspension, and in August of that year, he divorced Seo Jeong-hee by mutual agreement. They had a son, Jong-woo, and a daughter, Dong-joo.

Seo remarried in 2016 to Ms. Kim, known as a haegeum player, and moved to Cambodia to continue his pastoral activities.

A representative for his daughter Seo Dong-joo said, "Seo Dong-joo is currently verifying the facts after hearing the news of her father's death," adding, "She is saddened by the sudden bad news."

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