First Lady Kim Geon-hee Likely to Miss Gwangju Biennale Opening Ceremony

Gwangju Biennale Foundation CEO "No Decision Made on Attendance"

First Lady Kim Geon-hee is unlikely to attend the opening ceremony of the 14th Gwangju Biennale, scheduled for the 6th.

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On the 5th, Park Yang-woo, CEO of the Gwangju Biennale Foundation, said at a briefing for domestic and international reporters held at the Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall, in response to questions from the press, "The attendance of First Lady Kim Geon-hee has not been decided. Even if it is decided, I cannot disclose it."

He added, "My prediction is that she will either attend the opening ceremony or visit the Gwangju Biennale at least once."

On the 31st of last month, during a dinner with President Yoon Seok-youl and his wife, local politicians, and representatives of social organizations held at the opening ceremony of the Suncheon Bay International Garden Expo, Gwangju Mayor Kang Ki-jung officially invited First Lady Kim to attend the Gwangju Biennale. He emphasized that since she has worked as an exhibition planner, her visit to the Gwangju Biennale would greatly help its success.

Meanwhile, the 14th Gwangju Biennale will be held for 94 days from July 7 to July 9 at the Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall, the National Gwangju Museum, Mugaksa Temple, Art Space Jip, Horanggashina-mu Art Polygon, and other venues.