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South Korea woman sings 60 hours for love and hope

15 Feb 2007 07:07:15 GMT
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SEOUL, Feb 15 (Reuters) - A South Korean woman belted out nearly 1,000 songs at a karaoke bar in just under 60 hours to claim a world record before dropping to the floor on Valentine's Day.

Kim Seok-ok, 52, said she performed her feat to cheer up her ailing husband and bring hope to others living with sick family members.

Kim picked up the microphone at a karaoke bar on Monday and -- except for a five-minute break every hour -- did not stop for 59 hours and 48 minutes, 36 minutes beyond the previous record held by a German.

"Life may be painful, but face the challenge," Kim said later. "I want people to live with hope like me."

"I wanted to send the message, for those who are living with patients in the family, that if you live cheerfully without being discouraged, it will give them immense strength."

Kim accomplished the feat standing up despite rules that allowed her to sit and sing, saying it would not be the mark of a true singer.

Her 45-year-old husband is fighting a brain tumour.

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Last updated:Thu Feb 15 07:08:50 2007