(LEAD) Lee extends deep condolences over death of veteran actor Choi Bool-am

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SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday extended "deep condolences" over the death of popular veteran actor Choi Bool-am, calling him the "father of our era."

Choi died the previous day at the age of 87 at a hospital, where he was receiving treatment. Since beginning his television career in 1967, Choi had been known for his portrayals of paternal characters in popular TV series.

"You will long remain in the hearts of people as a detective who safeguards justice and a loving father," Lee wrote on his X account, referring to the TV roles that made Choi widely loved.

The president quoted Choi's remarks, "Becoming a good actor starts with becoming a good person," lauding the exemplary, heartwarming care Choi had shown for people and the world.

"We will engrave in our hearts your will to look into the shadowy places of society and care for the wounds of neighbors," Lee noted.

"We will remember you, who had stood by the people for a long time as the father of our era," he added, wishing him to rest in peace.

This undated file photo shows actor Choi Bool-am, who died at 87 on Oct. 29, 2026 (Yonhap)

Rep. Kim Min-seok, leader of the ruling Democratic Party, paid tribute to Choi, saying it was an honor to have competed against him in the 1996 parliamentary election.

Choi briefly entered politics in 1992, serving as a proportional representation lawmaker of the now-defunct Unification National Party in the 14th National Assembly from 1992 to 1996.

Kim ran against the late actor in Seoul's Yeongdeungpo-B constituency, where he, then a young politician, defeated Choi to become the youngest lawmaker elected to the National Assembly at the time. Choi returned to acting.

"I bid my farewell to the great actor, Choi Bool-am," Rep. Kim wrote on Facebook, calling him a "national treasure" in acting.

Rep. Jang Dong-hyeok, leader of the main opposition People Power Party, also expressed his condolences in a Facebook post, saying he sincerely hopes the late actor rests in peace.

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首尔，10月30日（韩联社）——韩国总统李在明周五对著名资深演员崔佛岩的去世表示“深切哀悼”，称他为“我们这个时代的父亲”。

崔某前一天在医院去世，享年87岁。他生前一直在该医院接受治疗。自1967年开始电视生涯以来，崔某一直以在热门电视剧中扮演慈父角色而闻名。

“你将永远留在人们心中，既是一位维护正义的侦探，又是一位慈爱的父亲，”李在X账号上写道，指的是崔胜弘广受欢迎的电视剧角色。

总统引用崔顺实的话说：“成为一名好演员要从成为一个好人开始”，赞扬了崔顺实对人民和世界所展现出的堪称典范、温暖人心的关怀。

李指出：“我们将铭记您关注社会阴暗角落、关怀邻里伤痛的意愿。”

“我们将永远铭记您，您作为我们这个时代的父亲，长期以来一直与人民站在一起，”他补充道，并祝愿他安息。

这张未注明日期的资料照片显示的是演员崔富岩，他于2026年10月29日去世，享年87岁（韩联社）。

执政党共同民主党党首金珉锡议员向崔顺实致敬，称能在1996年国会选举中与他竞争是他的荣幸。

崔顺实于 1992 年短暂涉足政坛，于 1992 年至 1996 年担任已解散的统一国民党在第十四届国会的比例代表制议员。

金在首尔永登浦B选区与已故演员崔顺实竞选国会议员，当时还是一位年轻的政治家，他击败崔顺实，成为当时最年轻的国会议员。崔顺实则重返演艺圈。

“我向伟大的演员崔富岩告别，”金议员在脸书上写道，称他为“国宝级”演员。

国民力量党党首张东赫议员也在脸书上发文表示哀悼，真诚地希望这位已故演员安息。

总理对演员崔富岩的去世表示哀悼

（第二条）深受韩国观众喜爱的演员崔佛岩逝世，享年87岁。

（导语）李对资深演员崔富岩的去世表示深切哀悼