The mother of Kim Yong-woo, bureau chief for the Busan and Ulsan regions of the Asia Economy newspaper, passed away on February 22, 2026. Lee Young-ok’s funeral will be held at Busan Citizens Funeral Home, Special Room 201, with the ceremony scheduled for 7:40 AM on February 24th, followed by interment at the Busan Youngrak Park, according to announcements published by Asia Economy and Nate News.
Kim Yong-woo’s mother is survived by her sons Kim Tae-woo, Kim Cheol-woo, Kim Dong-woo, and Kim Yong-woo. The announcements did not specify a cause of death.
Asia Economy is a South Korean economic news platform. Kim Yong-woo leads the publication’s reporting team covering the Busan and Ulsan metropolitan areas. The news outlet has not released further details regarding the passing.
