Kim Sae-ron: South Korean actress found dead, aged 24

Kim began her career as a child actor and was seen as one of the country's most promising actresses.

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The 24-year-old was found in her home in the city's Seongsu-dong district by a friend at around 16:55 (07:55 GMT) on Sunday.

Officers said no signs of foul play had been found and they were investigating the cause of death.

Kim began her career as a child actor and was seen as one of South Korea's most promising young actresses.

Born in Seoul in 2000, she rose to prominence with her role in 2009 film A Brand New Life - which saw her appear at the Cannes Film Festival.

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