[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] U.S. President Joe Biden stumbled on the stairs while boarding his private plane. Although he did not fall, it was a close call that could have led to a serious accident.
On the 19th (local time), President Biden was lightly climbing the stairs to board Air Force One bound for Atlanta, Georgia, when he suddenly lost his balance and misstepped.
President Biden lost his balance twice in succession and eventually fell on the stairs. He steadied himself by placing his hands on the stairs and regained his balance to stand up.
When President Biden began climbing the stairs, he held the handrail with one hand, but after stumbling, he used both hands to hold the handrail while moving.
After reaching the top of the stairs, President Biden appeared to be fine, saluted, and then disappeared into the aircraft.
The moment President Biden lost his balance was captured on camera and spread widely through broadcasts and social media. At 78 years old this year, the health of President Biden, who is elderly, is a subject of attention.
The White House immediately moved to contain the situation. White House Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre explained during a briefing on the plane, "The president is fine," adding, "The wind was strong. I almost fell on the stairs myself."
White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield said, "The president is fine and does not require a medical examination. He simply misstepped on the stairs."
After arriving in Atlanta, President Biden descended the stairs without any issues and is carrying out his schedule normally.
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