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President Lee Gifts Chilean President Traditional Mother-of-Pearl Screen

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korean President Lee Jae-myung gifted Chilean President Gabriel Boric a traditional mother-of-pearl inlaid sun and moon folding screen (Ilwolobongdo).
  • The gift symbolizes a wish for Boric's wise leadership and Chile's prosperity, reflecting traditional Korean royal artistry.
  • The leaders exchanged various gifts, including wine, jewelry, and beauty products, during the official visit.

During his official visit to Chile, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung presented Chilean President Gabriel Boric with a traditional mother-of-pearl inlaid "Ilwolobongdo" (sun and moon folding screen). This artwork traditionally adorned the royal throne during the Joseon Dynasty.

According to the Blue House, the gift was chosen to convey a wish for President Boric's wise leadership and Chile's continued prosperity, especially as he began his term in March. Additionally, a set of traditional Korean bronze wine glasses was gifted, acknowledging Chile's status as a world-renowned wine-producing nation.

Selected with the meaning of wishing for President Boric's wise leadership to newly lead the nation and achieve Chile's prosperity.

— Blue HouseExplaining the significance of gifting the mother-of-pearl inlaid Ilwolobongdo.

For Maria Pía Adriasola, the First Lady of Chile, President Lee's wife presented a set of white porcelain Western tableware and a premium K-beauty package.

In return, the Chilean side presented President Lee and his wife with gifts including an alpaca blanket, a coffee drip set, a lapis lazuli jewelry box, and Chilean wine.

Considering Chile's status as a world-class wine-producing region, a set of bronze wine glasses was selected.

— Blue HouseExplaining the rationale behind gifting the bronze wine glasses.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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