First Lady Kim Geon-hee Sends Video Message to Cambodian Children with Heart Disease: "I Will Support You"

Child with Heart Disease Rota Arrives Today at a Seoul Hospital... Surgery Scheduled Soon

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] First Lady Kim Keon-hee, wife of President Yoon Suk-yeol, sent an encouraging video message to Ok Lota (14), a Cambodian child scheduled for heart disease surgery, the presidential office spokesperson Lee Jae-myung announced in a written briefing on the 2nd.

In the video message sent at the end of last month, Mrs. Kim said, "Although you are about to undergo major surgery, I am pleased to see your composed demeanor," and added, "I will pray hard and cheer for you." She encouraged him by referring to the promise made during their first meeting to "meet again in good health."

In response, Lota sent a video reply saying, "Thank you for helping me receive treatment."

Last month, Mrs. Kim visited Cambodia with President Yoon on the occasion of the ASEAN summit and visited Lota’s home, who suffers from heart disease. After this news became known, it was reported that warm support poured in for Lota.

Since their first meeting, Mrs. Kim has kept in contact with Lota until he came to Korea for treatment. On the morning of this day, Lota arrived at a hospital in Seoul, completed the admission procedures, and is scheduled to undergo surgery soon.

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