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▲ This photo shows a memorial altar paying homage to actor Lee Sun-kyun at Seoul National University's Hospital in Seoul on Dec. 27, 2023. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)

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Private funeral to be held for actor Lee Sun-kyun

SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- A private funeral is set to be held for "Parasite" actor Lee Sun-kyun on Friday, with his family, friends and colleagues in attendance.

The acclaimed actor, best known internationally for his role in the Oscar-winning "Parasite," was found dead in his car Wednesday amid an investigation over his alleged drug use. He was 48.

He will be cremated, and his remains will be placed at a memorial park in Gwangju, 32 kilometers southeast of Seoul.

Earlier this week, his agency asked the public to respect the bereaved family's privacy, saying the funeral will be held in private.

The actor is survived by his actress wife, Jeon Hye-jin, whom he married in 2009, and two sons.

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