Farewell Luncheon for President Lee Held in a Ger on the Grasslands... Deepening Friendship with Mongolian President and First Lady

President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung held a farewell luncheon with President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh and his wife on the 11th (local time).

Kang Yoo-jung, Chief Presidential Spokesperson, stated in a written briefing that President Lee attended the farewell luncheon at the State Guest House as the final event of his state visit to Mongolia.

President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung are watching the opening ceremony of the Nadam Festival with President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh (to the right of President Lee) at the National Sports Stadium in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on July 11, 2026. Photo by Yonhap News

President Khurelsukh arranged the luncheon at the State Guest House, built in the traditional Mongolian ger style on the grasslands, taking into account that President Lee and the First Lady were unable to fully experience Mongolia's vast natural landscapes during their state visit.

At the venue, President Khurelsukh introduced Mongolia’s traditional lifestyle and served a traditional Mongolian lunch. The two presidential couples deepened their friendship while discussing traditional Mongolian cuisine and culture.

Chief Spokesperson Kang said, "Today's luncheon further strengthened the trust and friendship established between the two leaders during the state visit and reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the Korea-Mongolia strategic partnership in a future-oriented manner."

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