Lee visits Hanoi's historic site with Vietnamese leader before returning home

SEOUL, April 24 (AJP) - President Lee Jae Myung visited a historical site in Hanoi on Friday as the final leg of his itinerary in Viet Nam.

Guided by Vietnamese President Tô Lâm and his wife, the first couples of the two countries toured the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.

Located in the heart of Hanoi, the sprawling complex of historic buildings, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2010, blends Chinese, Vietnamese, and French architectural styles, reflecting the country's rich royal heritage and centuries of cultural evolution.

They also toured the rear garden of Kinh Thien Palace, where they watched performances including a traditional lion dance. Friday's friendly, casual outing came a day after Lee and his wife Kim Hea Kyung took a stroll in central Hanoi and met Vietnamese residents while visiting major landmarks including Hoàn Kiếm Lake and the alleys of the Old Quarter, before dining at a local restaurant.

Lee returns home later in the day, wrapping up his weeklong trip, which included a visit to New Delhi, India earlier in the week.