Lee pledges to work harder to 'illuminate' every citizen's life in Chuseok message
Summary
President Lee Jae Myung pledged in a Chuseok video message to work harder to illuminate every citizen’s life regardless of differences in opinion. Appearing with first lady Kim Hea Kyung, he thanked the public and wished them a wonderful Chuseok holiday. He delivered the message while in Mexico on a state visit aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation, and he is scheduled to leave Mexico on Saturday.
Key Facts
- The video message was released Thursday to mark Chuseok, the Korean equivalent of Thanksgiving.
- Lee appeared alongside first lady Kim Hea Kyung in the message.
- He said he hoped citizens would reach out to those they miss and share precious moments of happiness with those they love.
- Lee is in Mexico on a state visit aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation.
- He is scheduled to depart Mexico on Saturday and return home the following day.
President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hye-kyung deliver Chuseok holiday greetings in traditional hanbok in photos released by the presidential office, Friday. Yonhap
MEXICO CITY— President Lee Jae Myung pledged to work harder to "illuminate" every citizen's life regardless of differences in opinion in a video message released Thursday to mark the Chuseok holiday, the Korean equivalent of Thanksgiving.
Appearing alongside first lady Kim Hea Kyung in the video, Lee said, "As president, I am truly grateful and deeply honored to share this moment with all of you, our great people of the Republic of Korea, who have built today's Korea and are shaping the Korea of tomorrow.
"I will work even harder to ensure that every citizen's life is illuminated brightly, regardless of their qualifications or conditions and whatever their opinions or thoughts," he said.
"Though our places of residence, occupations and chosen paths may differ, we are united by our love for the country," he added.
The president wished citizens "a wonderful Chuseok holiday," expressing his hope that they can reach out to those they miss and share precious moments of happiness with those they love.
He delivered the message while spending the holiday in Mexico on a state visit aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation.
He is scheduled to depart Mexico on Saturday to return home the following day.
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