Lee Soon-jae, towering presence in Korean acting for nearly 7 decades, dies at 91

SEOUL- Lee Soon-jae, one of South Korea's most beloved and prolific actors whose seven-decade career was defined by enduring passion, died Tuesday, his family said. He was 91.Lee, who was active in his acting career until late last year, was recognized across generations for his roles spanning from dramas, sitcoms and period pieces.Born in 1934 in Hoeryong in what is now North Korea, Lee moved to Seoul at the age of 4 before the 1950-53 Korean War. Lee began acting when he attended Seoul National University, making his debut with the play "Beyond the Horizon" in 1956.He went on to establish…READ FULL ARTICLE