Mrs. Kim Visits Children's Free Surgery Organization to Encourage... "27 Years of Miracles"

President Yoon's State Visit to Vietnam... "Korea-Vietnam, Based on Trust and Confidence"

First Lady Kim Keon-hee, who accompanied President Yoon Suk-yeol on his state visit to Vietnam, visited the 108 Central Military Hospital in Vietnam on the morning of the 24th (local time) to meet and encourage members of 'Smile for Children.' 'Smile for Children' is an organization supported by SK Group through the Saemin Facial Deformity Relief Association that provides free surgeries for children with congenital facial deformities in Vietnam.

At the event, First Lady Kim told the medical staff and officials from both countries, "You are the ones who restore the bright and pure smiles of the children," and added, "You have been creating miracles for 27 years," according to the Presidential Office. She also said, "The Korea-Vietnam relationship is based on trust and confidence and has now reached a mature and important stage," adding, "At the foundation of this is the social contribution activities of our companies."

First Lady Kim Keon-hee, who is on a state visit to Vietnam, visited the 108 Central Military Hospital, a Vietnamese partner hospital of the medical organization for children, 'Smile for Children,' on the 24th (local time).
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First Lady Kim also brought up the story of a boy named Rota, whom she met in Cambodia last November. She said, "Rota, who suffered from congenital heart disease, underwent surgery in Korea earlier this year, regained his health, and even played soccer," and added, "Having witnessed this process, I feel that 'Smile for Children,' which gives hope to children through medical volunteer work, is even more special."

On this day, a patient who received cleft lip and palate surgery support through the SK-supported 'Smile for Children' program expressed gratitude to officials from both countries, saying, "I have gained more opportunities in life and have come to love my life more," and added, "I will maintain a positive mindset and work even harder for the future."

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