First Lady Kim Hye-kyung Moved to Tears During Tea with Korean Association in Japan Women's Board, Singing "Spring of Hometown"

First Lady Kim Hye-kyung, wife of President Lee Jae-myung, held a tea gathering with members of the Korean Association in Japan women's board at the Blue House on the 10th, expressing gratitude for the dedication of the overseas Korean community.

Dressed in traditional Korean hanbok, First Lady Kim welcomed attendees and offered warm greetings while encouraging the efforts of overseas Korean women who have dedicated themselves to the development of their home country from abroad.

During the tea gathering, attendees sang the folk song "Spring of Hometown" together. During the chorus, which began at the suggestion of Kim Chu-kang, vice chairman of the central headquarters of the Korean Association in Japan women's board, First Lady Kim listened and sang along, eventually becoming tearful and wiping her eyes.

According to An Gwi-ryeong, deputy spokesperson for the Blue House, First Lady Kim expressed her feelings after the song, saying, "As each verse of 'Spring of Hometown' passed, the years you have walked seemed to flash by like a movie."

First Lady Kim continued, "I will remember your dedication in maintaining love and care for your home country even in foreign lands for so long," and added, "I hope you have a comfortable and meaningful time during your stay in your home country."

Meanwhile, officials from the Korean Association in Japan women's board who attended the tea gathering shared their reflections on their visit to their home country and current issues within the overseas Korean community, expressing gratitude for the presidential office's hospitality.