President Moon Jae-in Visits Heavy Rain Damage Areas in Gyeongnam and Jeonnam, First Lady Kim Jung-sook Visits Cheorwon for 'Flood Recovery' Activities
[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] The woman who served meals to residents in the heavy rain damage area of Cheorwon, Gangwon Province on the 12th has been confirmed to be First Lady Kim Jung-sook. While President Moon Jae-in visited heavy rain damage areas such as Gyeongsangnam-do and Jeollanam-do, it is said that the First Lady visited Gangwon Province to assist with recovery efforts.
On the 12th, the First Lady visited Igil-ri, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon Province, where the entire village had been submerged. Local residents and volunteers who had gathered at the meal distribution site for lunch were surprised to see a familiar figure serving them food. The person believed to be the First Lady was present at the site without prior notice.
After news about the First Lady’s volunteer activities was reported by some media outlets and on social media, inquiries about the authenticity were made to the Blue House. The Blue House confirmed the First Lady’s volunteer work.
Yoon Jae-kwan, Deputy Spokesperson of the Blue House, said, "The First Lady volunteered for flood recovery efforts today in Igil-ri, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon Province."
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