Actor Choi Bul-am dies at 87; prime minister posts tribute
Prime Minister Han Seong-suk praised the actor's charitable work with sick and vulnerable children in a social media post on October 30.
Actor Choi Bul-am died on the afternoon of October 29 at the age of 87 after his health worsened, according to joynews24.com.
Prime Minister Han Seong-suk posted a tribute to the actor on social media the following day, October 30, describing his acting career as Korean cultural and artistic history in itself.
In the post, Han also noted the support Choi gave to vulnerable and chronically ill children and to campaigns to find missing children.
Choi had stepped down from the KBS 1TV programme "Korean Table" (한국인의 밥상) as his health declined and had been receiving hospital treatment.
Quick answers
How old was Choi Bul-am?
He was 87.
When did Choi Bul-am die?
He died on the afternoon of October 29, 2026.
What programme did Choi Bul-am leave before his death?
He stepped down from the KBS 1TV programme "Korean Table" (한국인의 밥상) because of worsening health.