President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung visited Sona Rosa, a prominent Korean business district in Mexico City, on September 25, engaging with the local Korean community and interacting with Mexican citizens.
According to Deputy Spokesperson Ahn Gyu-ryeong, the presidential couple greeted members of the Korean community and connected with the people of Mexico in the area often referred to as 'Little Seoul.'
Sona Rosa has been a significant commercial area since the 1990s, when Korean immigrants began to settle there, leading to the establishment of various Korean businesses. Today, it features a range of establishments, including restaurants, grocery stores, side dish shops, hair salons, and cafes.
The couple took a leisurely stroll down the street lined with Korean businesses, accompanied by Ambassador to Mexico Lee Joo-il, to observe the daily lives of the Korean residents who have built their lives in Mexico City.
They later enjoyed lunch at a local restaurant, Tacos Atarantados, where they sampled tacos, a representative dish of Mexico, immersing themselves in the local culinary culture.
After lunch, they visited the Independence Monument located on Reforma Avenue. Known as the 'Angel of Independence,' this monument was erected in 1910 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Mexico's independence and is a prominent symbol of Mexico City.
Deputy Spokesperson Ahn remarked that the visit allowed the couple to closely observe and encourage the daily lives of the Korean community, while also broadening their understanding of Mexican culture and history through food and everyday spaces, thereby enhancing the bond between the two nations.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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