"Italian Pizza Loved Worldwide"... First Lady Kim Geon-hee Meets Italian Royal Family Member

Met on the 8th at Yongsan Presidential Office Building
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First Lady Kim Keon-hee, wife of President Yoon Suk-yeol, met with Laura Mattarella, daughter of Italian President Sergio Mattarella, who is visiting Korea, on the 8th at the Yongsan Presidential Office.

According to the Presidential Office, Mrs. Kim met with Laura in the afternoon and had a conversation on various topics including culture, arts, fashion, design, and cuisine.

First Lady Geonhee is taking a commemorative photo with Laura Mattarella, daughter of Italian President Mattarella, at the Yongsan Presidential Office Building on the 8th.
[Photo by Presidential Office]

According to Lee Do-woon, spokesperson for the Presidential Office, at the meeting, Mrs. Kim said, "Korea and Italy share many cultural and emotional commonalities," expressing hope that the people of both countries will engage more and continue to build deep friendships.

Mrs. Kim also mentioned the fashion show held by the Italian luxury brand Gucci at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul last May, calling it "a great example of synergy between traditional and modern cultures of Korea and Italy."

She added, "I support talented young Korean designers and K-fashion to actively advance onto the global stage. I ask for your interest and attention."

In response, Laura said, "Italians have great interest in Korean beauty, music, movies, and fashion," and added, "Seeing Korean fashion firsthand, I was very impressed by its sophistication and elegance."

Laura also announced that she plans to visit Haeinsa Temple in Hapcheon, Gyeongnam on the 9th. Mrs. Kim advised, "Korea has a unique art style blending Buddhist and Confucian cultures," and encouraged her to "be sure to visit the Tripitaka Koreana, an excellent Korean world heritage."

[Photo by the Presidential Office]

The conversation also touched on Italian pizza. Mrs. Kim asked about the characteristics and charm of pizza, saying, "Pizza, which originated in Italy, is loved worldwide."

Laura replied, "Italian pizza is a healthy, authentic pizza based on good dough, lightly topped with mozzarella cheese and tomatoes."

Mrs. Kim responded, "That is how pizza is recognized in authentic Italian restaurants in Korea."

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