President Lee Jae-myung has distributed Chuseok gifts to various sectors of society, including national veterans, socially disadvantaged groups, and families of victims of industrial accidents.
The Blue House announced on September 16 that President Lee prepared the gifts to express wishes for national unity and the well-being of all citizens.
The recipients include prominent figures who have contributed to national development, as well as national heroes, veterans, and socially disadvantaged individuals. Continuing from last year, gifts will also be given to families of victims who suffered accidents in the workplace. The Blue House explained that this reflects the government's commitment to creating a society where all citizens can work safely and enjoy peaceful daily lives.
This year's gifts consist of regional specialties representing the '5 Extremes and 3 Specials' to embody the meaning of balanced regional development and coexistence.
The five extreme specialties include ginseng rice cakes from Gimpo, chestnut chips from Chungju, Andong soju from Gyeongbuk, shiitake mushrooms from Jangheung, and jujube chips from Miryang. The three specials are Igangju from Jeonju, gondre from Jeongseon, and bracken from Jeju.
The Blue House stated that the selection of traditional liquors and wild vegetables, mushrooms, and snacks from both Yeongnam and Honam regions reflects the President's intention to achieve coexistence and integration across regions and generations.
In a card included with the gifts, President Lee expressed, "I hope you have a precious Chuseok, sending greetings to those you miss and sharing happiness with loved ones. I will strive to illuminate the lives of all citizens with a bright light, just like the moon that brightens the night for everyone, without any qualifications or conditions."
President Lee will also send Chuseok gifts to former presidents and their spouses. Kim Tae-geun, the Blue House Secretary for Local Development, will visit the residences of former presidents and their spouses on behalf of President Lee.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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