President Yoon's Sky Blue Tie, First Lady Kim Geon-hee's 'Coordination'... "Emphasizing Cooperation"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] On the 16th, President Yoon Seok-yeol's sky blue tie during his National Assembly policy speech was reported to be chosen based on advice from his wife, Kim Geon-hee. It was the same tie he wore at the inauguration ceremony held at the National Assembly on the 10th.

A representative from Mrs. Kim's side told multiple media outlets that day, "It was a tie 'coordinated' by Mrs. Kim," adding, "It symbolized the importance of cooperation."

They further explained, "Sky blue is a friendly color," and "Above all, it was chosen with the meaning that both ruling and opposition parties share the same heart to serve the people together."

Mrs. Kim, who has worked as an exhibition planner, is known to have advised President Yoon on his fashion since his presidential candidacy period. She mainly recommended appropriate 'dress codes' for various situations. According to Mrs. Kim's side, the tie that day also reflected President Yoon's intended message.

In his speech that day, President Yoon emphasized 'bipartisan cooperation' between ruling and opposition parties. He stressed that cooperation beyond camps and political factions is essential to overcome the current crisis.