First Lady Kim Geon-hee Encourages 'Cambodian Sick Children'... Rota-gun: "The First Lady is My Benefactor"

"Thank You to Medical Staff for Creating a Miracle"

First Lady Kim Keon-hee is meeting Ok Rota, a Cambodian child who is recovering after heart disease surgery at Seoul Asan Medical Center in Songpa-gu, Seoul, on the 21st.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Kim Keon-hee, wife of President Yoon Seok-yeol, met and encouraged Rota, a Cambodian child who is recovering after heart disease surgery at Seoul Asan Medical Center on the afternoon of the 21st.

Lee Jae-myung, deputy spokesperson of the presidential office, said in a written briefing that "Mrs. Kim first met Rota in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on the 12th of last month and has been in continuous contact since then."

Mrs. Kim said, "I am so happy to see that he has recovered enough to walk and run again. The promise to regain health and meet has finally come true," and added, "Even in moments of despair, please never forget the mindset that you can overcome without giving up." It was also reported that President Yoon was very pleased with Rota's recovery news. Rota expressed gratitude, saying, "Madam, you are my benefactor."

Mrs. Kim expressed her thanks to the medical staff, saying, "Thank you for creating a miracle," and added, "You have given great hope not only to our country and Cambodia but also to all those who are going through difficulties."

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