Former Chancellor Schroder Sends Letter to President Moon: "I Will Donate COVID-19 Relief Funds to Daegu City"
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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Gerhard Schr?der, former German Chancellor who married a Korean woman who was his interpreter in 2018, expressed his intention to send a donation to Daegu City, which has been severely affected by the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases.
On the 15th, the Blue House announced on its official Facebook account, "Former Chancellor Schr?der sent a letter addressed to President Moon Jae-in."
In the letter, former Chancellor Schr?der stated, "Korea is responding to the COVID-19 situation firmly and transparently, setting a positive standard compared to other countries," and added, "I want to contribute sincerely to Korea, my 'second hometown.' I will send a donation to Daegu City, so please ensure it is delivered properly."
In response, the Blue House said, "Former Chancellor Schr?der’s heartfelt sentiment will be a great strength for our government and people to overcome the current situation," and added, "The government will overcome this situation more firmly and transparently and work to end the crisis."
They further added, "We gratefully accept the generous support sent from afar by former Chancellor Schr?der."
Previously, former Chancellor Schr?der met President Moon during his visit to Korea in September 2017 for the Korean edition launch of his autobiography, Gerhard Schr?der Autobiography - Return to a Civilized Nation, building a connection.
Meanwhile, former Chancellor Schr?der attracted attention by marrying Kim So-yeon, a Korean who was his interpreter, in 2018. The two reportedly first met five years ago at an international business conference. Schr?der and Kim publicly acknowledged their relationship through German media in January 2018.
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Afterwards, former Chancellor Schr?der held a press conference in Korea to announce their marriage plans, stating, "I have decided to spend half of the rest of my life in Korea," and "This marriage was not an easy decision for me, but it is something I must accept as fate."
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