Broadcaster Seo Jeong-hee was shocked to hear the news of her ex-husband Seo Se-won's death.
On the news of Seo Se-won's death on the 20th, Seo Jeong-hee said, "News came out that I too had passed away not long ago. I received a confirmation call not too long ago saying, 'Mr. Seo Se-won has passed away,' but that was also fake news."
He added, “I prayed every morning for Seo Se-won to live well,” and added, “I hope it’s fake news.”
Daughter Seo Dong-ju was said to be in sorrow after hearing the news of her father's death. Seo Dong-ju's agency said, "Seo Dong-ju was deeply saddened to hear the news of Seo Se-won's death. We are verifying the facts with the family."
Seo Se-won suffered cardiac arrest while receiving an IV at Mirae Polyclinic around 11:30 a.m. on the 20th.
Afterwards, first aid was attempted with medical staff from nearby Sunrise Japan General Hospital, but it was reported that he was declared dead by local medical staff at 3 PM (Korean time).
The Korean Embassy in Cambodia is investigating the circumstances surrounding Seo's death.
Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr