First Lady Kim Hye-Kyung Receives Pink 'Ao Dai' Gift, Hopes for Deeper and Richer Korea-Vietnam Relations

Vietnamese First Lady Reciprocates Hanbok Gift

Kim Shares Photo on Instagram with a Message of Gratitude

Kim Hye-kyung, who is accompanying President Lee Jae-myung on a state visit to Vietnam, expressed her gratitude on April 23 for the gift of a pink "Ao Dai" sent by Ms. Ngo Phuong Li, the spouse of the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam. She stated, "I hope our enduring friendship will further deepen and enrich the relationship between our two countries."

Kim Hye-kyung, who is on an official visit to Vietnam with President Lee Jae-myung, posted a photo wearing a pink "Ao Dai" sent by Ms. Ngo Phuong Li on President Lee's official Instagram account.

On the same day, Kim posted a photo of herself wearing the Ao Dai on President Lee's official Instagram account, writing, "Ms. Ngo Phuong Li, thank you sincerely for your precious gift."

She added, "With excitement, I received your gift and wanted to capture this joy in a photo to remember it for a long time. The beautiful pink Ao Dai truly showcases the unique beauty of Vietnam."

Kim also reflected on the cultural exchange between the two First Ladies, recalling, "I fondly remember how we shared our cultures through Hanbok last time." She continued, "I will cherish the warm feelings you have conveyed."

Along with her message in Korean, Kim also posted the same message in Vietnamese. Ms. Ngo Phuong Li, who previously received a Hanbok from Kim, reciprocated with this gift, demonstrating how 'gift diplomacy' between the First Ladies is strengthening personal friendship and the ties between the two countries.

On the second day of his state visit to Vietnam, President Lee is scheduled to meet consecutively with the country's Prime Minister and National Assembly Chair, who are the second and third highest-ranking officials in Vietnam, and to attend a business forum with Korean and Vietnamese business leaders.

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