Yoon Hopes to Meet King Charles III Again in Good Health Following Cancer Diagnosis

Words of Comfort on Social Media X

President Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife Kim Keon-hee, having completed their state visit to the United Kingdom, are saying farewell to King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace in London on the 23rd (local time).
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President Yoon Suk-yeol expressed on the 7th his hope to "meet again in good health" following the news of King Charles III's cancer diagnosis.

On the same day, President Yoon posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in English, stating, "My thoughts and prayers are with His Majesty and the royal family."

Earlier, the British royal family announced on the 5th (local time) that King Charles III was recently diagnosed with cancer during treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia and has begun treatment. They clarified that it is not prostate cancer but did not disclose the type or stage of the cancer.

Subsequently, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said in a BBC Radio interview on the 6th (local time), "Fortunately, the cancer was detected early," and added, "I will continue to communicate with the King as usual." The Prime Minister holds private weekly audiences with the King.

Leaders from various countries sent messages of comfort upon hearing the news of King Charles III's cancer diagnosis. US President Joe Biden wished for his recovery, saying, "Hope and absolute courage are necessary to face a cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survival."

French President Emmanuel Macron conveyed, "I wish His Majesty King Charles III a speedy recovery. I stand with the British people."

President Yoon met King Charles III during a state visit to the United Kingdom in November last year.

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