In the first of five articles, we look back over some of the milestones of 2013. Here we list some of the significant anniversaries, marriages and deaths.
- The Donguibogam was published 400 years ago.
- The Korean War armistice was signed 60 years ago
- The Marmot’s Hole started 10 years ago
Marriages
Ki Sung-yueng and Han Hye-jin
- Footballer Ki Sung-yueng, to actress Han Hye-jin. A clue to their relationship was given when Han’s initials were spotted on Ki’s football boots.
Jang Yoon-jung and Do Gyeong-wan
- Trot singer Jang Yoon-jung to news presenter Do Gyeong-wan
Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung
- Actor Lee Byung-hun to actress Lee Min-jung
Lee Hyori with Lee Sang Soon
- Pop diva Lee Hyori to former Roller Coaster bassist Lee Sang Soon
Seo Taiji and Lee Eun-sung
- Rock singer Seo Taiji to actress Lee Eun-sung
Deaths
- Novellist Choi In-ho died of cancer on 25 September, aged 68
- Sandglass director Kim Jong-hak committed suicide on 23 July, aged 62. He died of asphyxiation from yeontan briquette fumes.
- Green Chair director Park Chul-soo was killed by a drunk driver on 19 February, aged 64
Park Chul-soo (photo via Joongang Ilbo)