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First Lady Kim Keon-hee, wife of President Yoon Suk-yeol, participated in the G20 Summit Spouses Program hosted by Iriana, wife of President Joko Widodo, on the 15th (local time).
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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] First Lady Kim Keon-hee participated in the G20 Summit Spouses Program experiencing traditional culture on the 15th in Bali, Indonesia.

First Lady Kim attended the G20 Summit Spouses Program, where she took part in an event hosted by Iriana Widodo, wife of Indonesian President Joko Widodo, the chair country. She met with spouses of leaders from China, Japan, T?rkiye, Spain, the EU, and others to engage in this cultural experience, the presidential office spokesperson Lee Jae-myung stated in a written briefing on the same day.

Spokesperson Lee introduced that Indonesian officials warmly welcomed First Lady Kim, saying, "The Indonesian people like First Lady Kim very much and show great interest, searching for her frequently."

Yuko Kishida, wife of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who met with First Lady Kim, expressed condolences over the Itaewon tragedy, and First Lady Kim also conveyed her sympathies regarding the Japanese victims of the incident.

First Lady Kim shared lunch with spouses of various leaders, enjoying traditional dishes made from specialties of different Indonesian regions, along with performances and videos.

During the performance, Indonesian traditional instruments were played, including the K-drama Full House OST "Fate." The spouses of each country engaged in broad conversations about Indonesian culture overall, including traditional food, music, and clothing, further strengthening cooperative relations and friendships between nations.

First Lady Kim expressed, "The more I learn, the more I realize the depth and diversity of Indonesian culture and arts, which leaves a great impression," and conveyed her gratitude to Iriana for providing the opportunity to learn about Indonesia's culture and arts.

In the afternoon, First Lady Kim had a one-hour conversation with Emine Erdo?an, wife of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an. They agreed to take joint action on issues such as climate change, waste reduction, and women's rights. At a meeting with Iriana the previous day, First Lady Kim also reached a consensus to collaborate on climate and environmental matters.

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