President Lee Visits Lee Tae-joon Memorial Hall, Symbol of Korea-Mongolia Friendship

On July 10 (local time), President Lee Jaemyung visited the Lee Tae-joon Memorial Hall in Ulaanbaatar during his state visit to Mongolia.

Mr. Lee, known as the royal physician to Mongolia's last emperor, was both a medical professional and a dedicated independence activist. He established the "Dongui Medical Clinic" in Mongolia, providing residents with modern medical care. He is also regarded as a symbol of strong Korea-Mongolia relations.

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At the Lee Tae-joon Memorial Park, President Lee laid a wreath inscribed with "On the 105th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Lee Tae-joon, President Lee Jaemyung of the Republic of Korea." He then toured Mr. Lee's memorial grave and viewed the exhibition hall. In the guestbook, he wrote, "We will carry on the noble will of Martyr Lee Tae-joon into a golden era for Korea and Mongolia."

President Lee was also informed that the area near the Zaisan Memorial is believed to be the site where Mr. Lee's body was recovered and buried immediately after his death. Upon hearing this, he promptly moved to the Zaisan Memorial. The Zaisan Memorial is presumed to be the burial site from the time of Lee Tae-joon's martyrdom in 1921.

There, President Lee met with Korean tourists, took photos, and exchanged greetings. A young child shook hands with the President and said, "I don't think I'll wash my hand today," eliciting laughter from those present.

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