President Moon Attends Cabinet Meeting in Hanbok... 'Hope for Hanbok Globalization'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in wore hanbok along with Cabinet members to attend a Cabinet meeting in celebration of the 'Autumn Hanbok Culture Week (October 11-17)'.

On the morning of the 12th at 10 a.m. at the Blue House, President Moon presided over the 44th Cabinet meeting held via video conference with the Government Seoul Office and Government Sejong Office Cabinet meeting rooms, wearing hanbok.

The Cabinet members wearing hanbok reflects the hopes of the hanbok industry, which has been struggling due to decreased demand caused by COVID-19, as well as the desire for the normalization and globalization of hanbok. President Moon stated, "By having Cabinet members take the lead in wearing hanbok at the Cabinet meeting held during Hanbok Culture Week, I hope it can offer some comfort and encouragement to those working in the hanbok industry."

He continued, "I hope a culture where the value and beauty of hanbok are familiarly enjoyed in daily life will gradually take root," and urged, "Please ensure thorough COVID-19 vaccination and quarantine measures so that the everyday life of gathering while wearing hanbok can come soon."

Hanbok Culture Week has been held nationwide in cooperation with local governments since 2018 to raise public interest in hanbok and promote its cultural and industrial value.

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