President Yoon's Chuseok Gifts This Year: Traditional Liquor and 'K-Beauty' Cosmetics

President's Chuseok Holiday Gift Set Composition (Photo by the Office of the President)

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President Yoon Suk-yeol plans to deliver traditional liquor and cosmetic sets to senior figures from various fields who have dedicated themselves to national and social development, uniformed heroes and their bereaved families, socially disadvantaged groups, and those who contributed to securing the Czech nuclear power plant contract, the Presidential Office announced on the 4th.

This year’s Chuseok gifts are composed of Doraji Yakju (medicinal liquor with balloon flower root) from Jinju, Gyeongnam; Yuzu Yakju from Geoje, Gyeongnam; apple gochujang (red chili paste) from Boeun, Chungbuk; pear jam from Ulju, Ulsan; onion jam from Muan, Jeonnam; and cosmetic sets to promote the traditional liquor industry and stimulate consumption of local specialties.

In particular, this year, cosmetic sets made using natural ingredients from various regions across the country were newly included to showcase the strength of 'K-Beauty.'

President's Chuseok Holiday Gift Box (Photo by the Office of the President)

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For the Buddhist community and others, preparations include omija syrup from Mungyeong, Gyeongbuk; plum syrup from Gwangyang, Jeonnam; pine nuts from Pyeongchang and Hongcheon, Gangwon; apple gochujang from Boeun, Chungbuk; pear jam from Ulju, Ulsan; and cosmetic sets.

The cosmetic sets consist of plum hand wash, plum blossom hand cream from Damyang, Jeonnam; green tangerine hand cream from Seogwipo, Jeju; apple lip balm from Cheongsong, Gyeongbuk; cherry lip balm from Gapyeong, Gyeonggi; and handkerchiefs.

The gift boxes feature designs interpreted from a contemporary perspective to widely promote Korea’s precious national heritage embodying the spirit of the country.

The Chuseok holiday message cards from the President and First Lady, delivered along with the gifts, were produced based on President Yoon’s own handwriting. In the message card, President Yoon greeted, "It is a bountiful Chuseok holiday. Please have a happy holiday with the bright full moon."

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