Yoon Visits Blue House Wearing Cheonanham T-Shirt and Cap to Commemorate Veterans Month

President Yoon Suk-yeol is touring the Blue House wearing a T-shirt and hat commemorating the fallen soldiers of the Cheonan ship incident on the 1st. / Photo by YTN Broadcast

[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] President Yoon Suk-yeol visited the Blue House, which was open to the public, on June 1, the day of the local elections.

The Presidential Office spokesperson's office announced through a press release that President Yoon toured the Blue House grounds and the fortress wall path for about an hour starting at 4:30 p.m. that day.

President Yoon visited the Blue House wearing a black T-shirt and hat featuring the Cheonanham logo.

The Presidential Office stated, "The T-shirt and hat bear the inscription 'PCC-772,' the official designation of the Cheonanham," adding, "As it was the first day of June, the Month of National Defense and Veterans, it served as an opportunity to once again convey President Yoon's pledge to remember 'the sacrifice of those who protected the Republic of Korea.'"

Choi Won-il, a survivor and former captain of the Cheonanham, was invited to the 67th Memorial Day ceremony held this year at the National Seoul Memorial Cemetery. This is the first time Captain Choi has been invited to the ceremony at Seoul Memorial Cemetery.

It was reported that First Lady Kim Geon-hee did not accompany President Yoon on this visit.

Since this was a personal visit rather than an official schedule originally planned for President Yoon, the Presidential Office reportedly became aware of the Blue House visit belatedly.

Accompanied by minimal security personnel, President Yoon responded by waving his hand when citizens greeted him. The Presidential Office also stated that he chatted with citizens and took photos with them.

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