President Lee Presents Andong Hahoe Mask and Moon Jar Porcelain to Prime Minister Takaichi During Andong Visit

Korea-Japan Summit Held on the 19th
Hanji Leather Bag and Jisam Among Prepared Gifts

President Lee Jaemyung will present Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is visiting Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, for a Korea-Japan summit shuttle diplomacy meeting, with a frame displaying the Andong Hahoe Mask as well as other masks such as Seonbi, Yangban, and Gaksi masks.

On the 19th, Kang Yoojeong, Chief Spokesperson of the Blue House, explained, "The gift embodies a wish for the development of friendly relations between Korea and Japan, symbolizing harmony."

A Hanji leather bag made from mulberry bark and cotton, a type of red ginseng called Jisam, and a white porcelain 'moon jar' frame have also been prepared. Hanji and red ginseng were among the main items exchanged during the Joseon Tongsinsa envoys, which symbolize Korea-Japan exchange. Chief Spokesperson Kang stated, "The gifts reflect the long-standing strong ties between the two countries and the hope for continued exchange and cooperation in the future."

Andong Hahoe Mask Wood Carving Frame (Source: Blue House)

White porcelain frame (Source: Cheong Wa Dae)

The Prime Minister's spouse will receive a Joseon Tongsinsa set along with a snowflake Gimyeong (vessel) set. The snowflake Gimyeong set is crafted using zinc glaze and silver to depict the beauty of blooming snowflake crystals, and is said to capture both the snowy landscape and atmosphere of Prime Minister Yamamoto's spouse's hometown, Fukui Prefecture.

Additionally, the Andongpo Weaving Village Preservation Association, a National Intangible Cultural Heritage organization, has prepared a single-layer Andongpo blanket, which was once presented to the royal court, as a wish for Prime Minister Takaichi's health and peace.

Furthermore, the Andong Hahoe Village Clan Association has prepared a mini Jangseung set, carrying the meaning that the Jangseung—which traditionally acted as guardian deities protecting people from evil spirits and disease—symbolizes the roles of the two national leaders.

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