'Expo is Busan Expo!'... Prime Minister thanks Chilgok grandmothers who made the music video, saying "Thank you, sisters"

Prime Minister Han Leaves Thank You Message on Facebook
"Moved by the Message to Support Expo Promotion"

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo expressed his gratitude on the 15th for the promotional music video produced by a hip-hop group formed by the Chilgok grandmothers, famous for the 'Chilgok Halmae Typeface,' in support of the 2030 Busan World Expo bid.

On the same day, Prime Minister Han wrote on Facebook, "As I was preparing to return home after a 6-night, 8-day European tour, a surprise gift arrived," adding, "The members of 'Suni and Chilgongju,' a senior band from Chilgok-gun, Gyeongbuk, with an average age of 85, sent a music video cheering for the 'Busan Expo' with soulful rap." Suni and Chilgongju is composed of eight grandmothers from Chilgok-gun who learned Hangul after turning eighty.

Prime Minister Han shared his impression, saying, "As soon as I clicked the video, the lyrics 'Not Daegu Po! Not Hwangtae Po! The Expo is Busan Expo!' came out, making me burst into laughter," and added, "The rhythm fits perfectly, it sticks in your ear quickly, and you find yourself humming it repeatedly."

He continued, "The Chilgok elders learned Hangul through adult literacy education after turning eighty. Seven years ago, they published a poetry collection titled 'What is Poetry?' reflecting their life hardships, which moved many people," and introduced, "President Yoon Suk-yeol’s New Year’s card handwriting this year was also modeled after their handwriting, the 'Chilgok Halmae Typeface.'"

Prime Minister Han said that the Chilgok grandmothers, who have appeared in movies and plays, have now taken on hip-hop, and added, "The elders wrote the lyrics themselves for this Expo cheer song and practiced choreography for a week before shooting the music video."

He especially expressed emotion, saying, "It was touching to hear that not only BTS and BLACKPINK can promote the Expo, but Suni and Chilgongju also want to contribute," and expressed gratitude, "In which country in the world do such citizens exist? South Korea is not only about K-pop. There are also tenacious and warm 'K-Halmaes'."

Prime Minister Han emphasized, "There are 44 days left until the final decision on the 2030 Busan Expo. I feel a renewed determination to work even harder," and concluded, "Thank you, Chilgok sisters."

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