Police Confirm Producer Kim Jong Hak′s Death
Following initial news reports, police officialized the death of producer Kim Jong Hak.
On July 23, a rep from the Bundang Police Agency told enews that "it is true producer Kim Jong Hak passed away. An investigation on the scene is underway."
The rep said about rumors that the producer committed suicide, "We can′t really say because the case is still being investigated. We can′t confirm some reports that there was ignition coal found at the scene."
YTN had reported that "producer Kim Jong Hak was found dead at a gositel (small room for monthly lease) in Gwacheon-si Gyeonggi-do."
The producer has been questioned for failing to pay what was due to the actors of drama Faith, and was charged for breach of duty, embezzlement and fraud.
Police had forbid him from leaving the country after he returned from a trip to China, during which he planned more future dramas and films.
Kim Jong Hak previously produced such hit dramas as Years of Upheaval, Hourglass and The Legend.
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