SEOUL, May 19 (AJP) - President Lee Jae-myung is set to meet Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at a summit in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province on Tuesday.
Lee has prepared locally themed gifts for Takaichi, according to Cheong Wa Dae. Among them is a framed set of wood carvings depicting nine types of traditional folk masks, a well-known symbol of Andong, home to Hahoe Village, one of the country's most notable living repositories of Joseon-era heritage. The item was chosen to represent harmony and hopes for stronger ties between the two neighboring countries.
The gift list also includes a leather bag made with hanji, traditional Korean paper, and red ginseng, known for its health benefits. Lee will also present her with an artwork featuring a moon jar, reflecting the moon as a symbol of wishes in both countries.
For Takaichi's husband, former Japanese politician Yamamoto Taku, Lee has prepared a snowflake-themed tableware set crafted with zinc glaze and silver to create snow-crystal patterns, resembling the snowy landscapes of Fukui Prefecture, his hometown.
Lee has prepared locally themed gifts for Takaichi, according to Cheong Wa Dae. Among them is a framed set of wood carvings depicting nine types of traditional folk masks, a well-known symbol of Andong, home to Hahoe Village, one of the country's most notable living repositories of Joseon-era heritage. The item was chosen to represent harmony and hopes for stronger ties between the two neighboring countries.
The gift list also includes a leather bag made with hanji, traditional Korean paper, and red ginseng, known for its health benefits. Lee will also present her with an artwork featuring a moon jar, reflecting the moon as a symbol of wishes in both countries.
For Takaichi's husband, former Japanese politician Yamamoto Taku, Lee has prepared a snowflake-themed tableware set crafted with zinc glaze and silver to create snow-crystal patterns, resembling the snowy landscapes of Fukui Prefecture, his hometown.
Separately, local cultural heritage organizations prepared a lightweight blanket made from Andongpo, a traditional hemp fabric once used as a royal court tribute, as a gesture wishing Takaichi good health and well-being.
The historic city's Confucius clan also prepared a miniature set of traditional village guardian totems believed to ward off evil spirits and illness, saying their symbolism reflects the roles of the two leaders.
The two leaders first met last fall on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, where they agreed to pursue shuttle diplomacy between the two countries. Lee then traveled to Nara in January, during which he proposed that the next summit be held in Andong.
The historic city's Confucius clan also prepared a miniature set of traditional village guardian totems believed to ward off evil spirits and illness, saying their symbolism reflects the roles of the two leaders.
The two leaders first met last fall on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, where they agreed to pursue shuttle diplomacy between the two countries. Lee then traveled to Nara in January, during which he proposed that the next summit be held in Andong.
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