52nd Miss Korea 2008 was a

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held on July 8, 2008 at Sejong Center, sponsored by the Korean newspaper ''

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''. Approximately 51 women from around the world competed in

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and seven were selected by a panel of judges. The first-place winner was

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, crowned by the official last year winner Lee Ji-sun. Na Ree will complete at Miss Universe 2009 in the

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. Additionally, there are two seon(선) finalists (first and second runners-up), first runner-up

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went to Miss World 2008 and the second runner-up Kim Min-jeong went to

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. Lastly, fourth runner-up Seo Seol-hee represented Korea in Miss Earth 2008 in

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. (equivalent to semi-finalists) are chosen.

Results

Placements

References

External links

Miss Korea's Official Website

Miss Korea 2008 Contestants

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