(Baonghean.vn) - The love story of new South Korean President Moon Jae-in and First Lady Kim Jung Sook has touched the hearts of many people when looking back at the thorny path they have gone through together from their youth until reaching the pinnacle of power today.
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| South Korea's new First Lady Kim Jung Sook first met her husband at Kyunghee University in Seoul in the 1970s. At that time, Mr. Moon Jae-in was studying law while Ms. Kim was studying music. Photo: Internet |
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| After their first meeting, the two began to develop feelings when Ms. Kim took care of Mr. Moon when he was attacked with tear gas during a protest against the harsh policies of the late President Park Chung Hee. Mr. Park was the father of the ousted President Park Geun Hye - the predecessor of Mr. Moon Jae-in. Photo: Internet |
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| Their love story continued to develop. However, during that time, Mr. Moon Jae-in was arrested by the government and received a 2-year prison sentence and 10 months of probation. While in love and separated, the couple Moon - Kim still had to try to enjoy life and overcome the challenges. When Mr. Moon was in prison, Ms. Kim still visited her lover regularly, she even brought him newspapers to read. Her extremely cute concern at that time made him unable to forget. Photo: Internet |
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Throughout Moon’s ups and downs in his career, from being a student activist to becoming a human rights lawyer, presidential aide and opposition politician, Ms. Kim has always been by her husband’s side, not only as a lover and wife but also as his closest supporter, companion and advisor. In the photo: The wedding of President Moon Jae-in and his wife Kim Jung Sook in March 1981. Photo: Internet |
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| Later, whenever talking about their beautiful love story, Mr. Moon still clearly remembers the image of Ms. Kim caring for him when he fainted. This action made him extremely touched and he fell in love with her without realizing it. At the same time, Ms. Kim also talked about the "country boy, not to her taste" that, although he was quiet and reserved, he was handsome like an actor and had deep feelings for her. Photo: Internet |
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| During the 60 days of this year's presidential campaign, Ms. Kim's charisma helped boost Moon's support in the western province of Jeolla. She was also dubbed the "happy wife" for her easygoing personality. Mr. Moon's aides said Ms. Kim's personality softened the new president's rather stiff image. Photo: Reuters |
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| Moon Jae-in and his wife cast their ballots during the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, on May 9. Kim Jung Sook has been Moon’s closest supporter, companion and adviser throughout his turbulent political career as a student activist, human rights lawyer, presidential aide and opposition politician. Photo: Bloomberg. |
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| President Moon Jae-in and his wife Kim wave to people upon arriving at the presidential palace in Seoul, South Korea, May 10. |
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| When asked about her role as First Lady of South Korea, the 62-year-old said: “I want to remain myself, just like I have always been. A first lady who can talk to everyone, just like anyone else, I call it the Kim Jung Sook style.” |
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| Mr. Moon Jae In and his wife Kim Jung Sook attend the presidential inauguration ceremony in Seoul, South Korea, on May 10. |
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| Mr Moon and Mrs Kim rest in the mountains behind their home in Seoul, South Korea. The couple have two children. "My husband once said that after becoming president, he wants to be able to pass by Gwanghwamun Square on his way home after work to drink some soju with everyone. Like him, I want to go shopping at the grocery stores in Namdaemun Market," Mrs Kim told the Korea Herald. Photo: Reuters |
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