Broadcaster and Lawyer Baek Sung-moon Passes Away at 52 After Cancer Battle

Lawyer Baek Sung-moon, a familiar face to viewers through his work as a broadcast panelist, passed away early this morning, March 31st, at the age of 52 after battling cancer.

According to his family, Baek passed away at 2:08 AM at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital. He graduated from Kyunggi High School and Korea University's law department, passed the 49th bar exam in 2007, and began his legal career in 2010.

Beyond his legal practice, Baek gained public recognition for his appearances as a panelist on various television programs. He contributed his insights on social issues to shows like MBN's 'News Fighter' and JTBC's 'Sikun Banjang,' as well as on YTN and Yonhap News TV. He also recently hosted the YouTube political talk shows 'Jeongchi What-Soo-Da' and 'Don't Worry, Seoul,' actively engaging with the audience.

The broadcasting and legal communities are expressing deep condolences following the sudden news of his passing.

Netizens have flooded online communities with messages of sympathy, commenting, 'This is such sad news. Rest in peace,' and 'He was always so logical on TV, it's devastating to hear this.' Many expressed shock at the suddenness of his passing.