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Voice behind Seoul subway announcements dies
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Voice behind Seoul subway announcements dies

Voice actor Kang Hee-sun, renowned for providing the voice behind Seoul subway announcements, has died at the age of 65. Her career spanned decades, during which she voiced numerous iconic characters in animated series and films, including 'Crayon Shin-chan,' 'The Rose of Versailles,' and 'Ghostbusters.' Diagnosed with colorectal cancer that had spread to her liver in 2021, she continued working despite her illness, recording new subway announcements while undergoing chemotherapy. Her dedication to her craft was highlighted by her final recordings, which were noted for their altered tone due to her health. Kang's contributions to both entertainment and public transportation are celebrated in tributes from colleagues and officials.

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The Korea Herald logoThe Korea HeraldIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 908 hr. ago
Voice behind Seoul subway announcements dies

Voice actor Kang Hee-sun, renowned for providing the voice behind Seoul subway announcements, has died at the age of 65. Her career spanned decades, during which she voiced numerous iconic characters in animated series and films, including 'Crayon Shin-chan,' 'The Rose of Versailles,' and 'Ghostbusters.' Diagnosed with colorectal cancer that had spread to her liver in 2021, she continued working despite her illness, recording new subway announcements while undergoing chemotherapy. Her dedication to her craft was highlighted by her final recordings, which were noted for their altered tone due to her health. Kang's contributions to both entertainment and public transportation are celebrated in tributes from colleagues and officials.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on the personal and professional life of a voice actor, detailing her career achievements and passing. It does not engage with political issues, parties, or policies. The framing remains neutral, focusing on factual information about her work and legacy without any overtly biased

Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 90): Factuality is high as the article provides detailed information about Kang Hee-sun's career and passing, aligning with cross-source consensus. Objectivity is strong as the article presents facts neutrally, focusing on her contributions and legacy without emotional bias.

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