153 days after the official podium… Attends state dinner with Cambodian President
Also has a connection with treating a Cambodian child with heart disease,
President Yoon Suk-yeol and First Lady Kim Gun-hee return to Korea through Gimpo International Airport in Gyeonggi Province on the morning of the 15th after completing a 3-night, 5-day state visit to the Netherlands. Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min is on the left. (Provided by the Presidential Office) 2023.12.15/News1 © News1 Ahn Eun-na Reporter,
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, ‘(Seoul=News1) Reporter Nae Yeon-jun = President Yoon Suk-yeol’s wife, Kim Gun-hee, who has been maintaining a low-profile, is resuming official activities. It is expected that there will be criticisms from the opposition following the president’s official apology just one week ago, amid appointments of top prosecutors by the prosecution.’,
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, ‘The Presidential Office announced that Kim Gun-hee will attend the official lunch with the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Sen, at the Presidential office in Yongsan on the 16th. This is the first time that Kim Gun-hee has appeared on the official podium since President Yoon’s return from the state visit to the Netherlands in December last year.’,
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, ‘As the wife of the Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen also attends the lunch, Kim Gun-hee is seen to be fulfilling her role as a first lady.’,
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, ‘Until now, Kim Gun-hee has carried out private activities such as writing condolence letters and sending fruit baskets to bereaved families of soldiers, having dinner with President Yoon and the Netflix co-CEO Reed Hastings, and attending the pre-10th general election in secrecy, which has also been reported by the media. However, no photos or videos were made public.’,
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, ‘The Presidential Office has been considering Kim Gun-hee’s participation in various events in May, which is “Family Month.” There was also a consideration for her to attend a Buddhist event for Buddha’s Birthday, but it was ultimately canceled.’,
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, ‘The Presidential Office has previously stated, “Isn’t there a natural opportunity for her to take on the role of a first lady?” It has been speculated that she will naturally resume public activities through events such as summit meetings and diplomatic events.’,
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, ‘President Yoon’s official apology regarding the controversy surrounding Kim Gun-hee at a press conference marking the 2nd anniversary of his inauguration on the 9th also seems to have paved the way for her return to activities.’,
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, ‘At that time, President Yoon said, “I apologize for causing concern to the public due to my wife’s imprudent behavior.” The expression “apology” was reported even during the regime and the impeachment, marking an unprecedented statement. It was interpreted that President Yoon used the term “apology” to emphasize his sincerity.’,
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, “However, the opposition’s view of Kim Gun-hee remains sharp. In particular, there has been criticism from the opposition, referring to the appointments of 39 senior prosecutors by the prosecution on the 13th as ‘Kim Gun-hee’s bulletproof vest.’ The Democratic Party is demanding a reinvestigation of the special prosecutor law concerning Kim Gun-hee in the 22nd National Assembly.”,
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First Lady Kim Gun-hee reunites with Cambodian boy Ok Lota (14) at the Yongsan Presidential Office on the 31st, embracing him. Last November, Kim Gun-hee visited Cambodia, where she met Ok Lota, who was suffering from heart disease. This led to the gathering of generous donations, allowing Lota to receive surgery in Korea and regain his health. (Provided by the Presidential Office) 2023.1.31/News1 © News1 Oh Dae-il Reporter,
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, ‘Meanwhile, Kim Gun-hee has a special connection with Cambodia. When she visited Cambodia in November 2022, she met Ok Lota, who was suffering from heart disease, and thanks to the generosity, Lota was able to receive surgery in Korea and recover his health.’,
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, ‘Since then, President Yoon and his wife invited Lota to the Presidential Office, and Kim Gun-hee even stated that it “feels like a miracle.”‘]