93-year-old Korean star Song Hae's captivating life story captured in film


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Song Hae's life mirrors that of his country, from Japanese colonialism to war to cultural rise, chequered by suffering and loss. Photos: Jung Yeon-je/ AFP

At the age of 93 the arc of South Korean television host Song Hae's life mirrors that of his country, from Japanese colonialism to war to cultural rise, chequered by suffering and loss.

Song is known across the South as the host of "National Singing Contest", a talent show broadcast from a different location each week that has been running for 40 years and remains popular.

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