Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon expressed his condolences on the passing of voice actor Kang Hee-sun, known for her work on subway announcements and as the voice of the mother in the animated series "Crayon Shin-chan."
On July 4, Mayor Oh shared on his social media that "Kang Hee-sun, who accompanied the footsteps of Seoul citizens with her voice in subway announcements from Line 1 to Line 8, has left us."
He added, "Hearing that she recorded subway announcements even while battling illness left me deeply moved and solemn. The voice we heard every morning and evening was a signal for some to start a new day and a source of comfort for others to end their day."
Mayor Oh noted, "Her voice carried a deep affection for the citizens of Seoul. As the warm 'mother' from 'Crayon Shin-chan,' she comforted the hearts of young people and children, and I pay my respects to her noble dedication, having endured 47 rounds of chemotherapy while remaining at the microphone."
He concluded, "On behalf of the citizens of Seoul, I express my deep condolences and pray for her eternal rest. Thank you, Kang Hee-sun, for everything you have done."
Kang Hee-sun had been a familiar voice to the public since 1996, providing announcements for Seoul's subway lines 1 through 8. Her commitment to recording announcements even during her battle with cancer earned her the respect of many for her sense of responsibility and professionalism. She passed away at the age of 65.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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