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The first lady of South Korea is a 50-year-old style icon

The first lady of South Korea is a 50-year-old style icon: in Vilnius, she managed to visit a famous store between visits

Kim Keon Hee (50), the wife of the President of the Republic of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol (62), who was made public for the first time in Lithuania, not only accompanied her husband at official events, participated in a program for the second half of leaders, but also visited a well-known clothing store of Lithuanian businessmen, where she found her refined taste matching models. 

 

President of the Republic of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee / photo by Irmantas Gelūnas / BNS and Scanpix

 

Kim Keon Hee is a former organizer of major art exhibitions, so her love for art can be felt in the woman's style choices and hobbies. The woman has been watching the rapidly growing art scene in South Korea for some time. She has been repeatedly praised in the foreign media for choosing the right outfit for various events. Her cultivated taste inspires many. Also, people are surprised by the age of the first lady. She is in her 50s, but most people think that Kim Keon Hee is much younger based on her appearance. Style also has an effect on this. 

 

Photo by Irmantas Gelūnas/BNS/President of the Republic of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol with his wife Kim Keon Hee

 

While visiting Lithuania, the first lady of South Korea visited the Mykolas Romeris University, where she met with students and employees of the MRU King Seđiņos Institute, viewed an exhibition reflecting the activities of KSI, and familiarized herself with an exhibition of Korean calligraphy. The honorable guest was received by MRU rector prof. Dr. Inga Zalėniene. in 2014 Mykolas Romeris University together with South Korea's Dongseo University (DSU) and the King Sejong Institute Foundation founded the King Sejong Institute in Vilnius, which became the first not only in Lithuania, but also in the Baltic region. The King Seđiųngs Institute in Vilnius organizes free Korean language courses, implements various cultural projects, and organizes cultural events. This year, 226 students studied Korean at KSI. 

 

Rector of MRU prof. Dr. Inga Žalėnienė and South Korea's First Lady Kim Keon Hee / MRU photo

 

South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee in the center of Ukraine in Vilnius / Irmantas Gelūnas / BNS photo.

 

During her visit to Vilnius, Kim Keon Hee also attended all the events of the first lady of Lithuania, Diana Nausėdienė. On Wednesday morning, the second halves of all the leaders met in the center of Ukraine, later in the House of Lords. The wife of the South Korean president, for whom style is extremely important, did not miss the opportunity to shop on Tuesday at one of the most famous Lithuanian clothing stores, "Du Broliai". As Andrius Jankauskas, a businessman and manager of Du broliai company, told the portal People.lt , Kim Keon Hee visited all five salons located around the Vilnius Town Hall Square. According to him, the first lady came to the salon unexpectedly - without announcing it in advance. Together with her - a total of 16 people. Six were always stationed outside to keep anyone out, and another ten inside. These include personal assistants and additional security. 

 

People.lt photo/South Korea's First Lady Kim Keon Hee

 

People.lt photo/South Korea's first lady Kim Keon Hee in the old town of Vilnius

 

"She really liked Lithuania, it wasn't so easy to start a conversation because there were a lot of people inside, even though we didn't have outside customers at that time. My brother told about our company, why so many brands in one hands, because the lady asked about it, she was interested. I had to explain that all brands are located within five points. The lady probably likes them, that's why she didn't bother to go for a walk and visited them all", A. Jankauskas said to the portal Lenzői.lt and praised the etiquette and sense of style of the first lady. The day after the visit, Wednesday, several members of the South Korean delegation returned to the clothing store and bought additional items. What the first lady bought and how much she spent remains confidential. "They returned on Wednesday and conveyed their wishes and flew out that day," he added. 

 

"This is a great appreciation for us. Famous people who visit Lithuania often stop by, sometimes from the world of art and music. We already know that important people show up after a big concert or event. These things are not surprising, but we have not had a person of this level before, this is the first time in history. Perhaps this is a well-deserved success, since we have been in business for more than 30 years. We are glad that they not only came in, but also shopped, conveyed their wishes, and thanked us. We feel that this is a great assessment," said a representative of a famous clothing store to the portal Lenzői.lt .

 

Photo by Irmantas Gelūnas/BNS/President of the Republic of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol with his wife Kim Keon Hee

 

True, since President Yoon Suk Yeolo took office last year, Kim has focused on supporting arts activities for the disabled, climate change action, and preserving traditional Korean culture and heritage.

 

She is also an animal rights activist and is involved in various animal welfare activities. Since 2012, when President Yoon and Kim married, they have adopted six dogs and five cats, all of whom live with them at the president's official residence in Seoul.

 

“When I traveled abroad or met with international dignitaries in the first year after the inauguration of President Yoon Suk Yeol, I felt how the prestige of Korean culture and art had increased dramatically. Interest has grown in a variety of fields, from K-pop, dramas and movies to fashion, food and traditional culture. Given Korea's diversity, originality, and creativity, our culture has enormous potential. I think I could play the role of a 'K-culture seller' and publicize and popularize it abroad," South Korea's first lady told Artnet News.

 

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