South Korea Police Defend Probe of ‘Parasite’ Actor Who Was Found Dead

South Korea Police Defend Probe of ‘Parasite’ Actor Who Was Found Dead
Lee Sun-kyun attends the 50th International Emmy Awards in New York on Nov. 21, 2022. Eduardo Munoz/Reuters
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SEOUL—The head of the district police force that investigated South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun over allegations of illegal drug use on Thursday defended the tough questioning of him before he was found dead.

Incheon Metropolitan Police chief Kim Hui-jung told a news briefing the entire process was justified and done with Mr. Lee’s consent. He expressed “deep regret” over his death and offered his condolences to his family.