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When death is a reminder to live

By Anna Fifield

Published: July 22 2008 03:00 | Last updated: July 22 2008 03:00

Standing in front of a flower-covered altar in a dimly lit room, Baek Kyung-ah is reading out her will at her own funeral.

"I can't believe today is my last day," she chokes through sobs, her voice barely audible above the solemn music.

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