"94 Years Old? Thought She Was in Her 50s"… 'Ultimate Youthful Appearance' Update on Gachon University President Lee Gil-yeo

Lee Gil-yeo, Chairman of the Gachon Gil Foundation, who is well-known for her youthful appearance, has recently drawn attention again by appearing at an official event at the age of 94. Despite being well past her ninetieth birthday, her voluminous hair and smooth skin have left netizens amazed, with some even jokingly asking if she is a "vampire."

Chairman Gil-Yeo Lee of the Gachon Gil Foundation is delivering a greeting at the unveiling ceremony for the honorary road name "Gachon Gil Lee Gil-Yeo" held at the Cancer Center of Gachon University Gil Hospital in Namdong-gu, Incheon on the 25th. Photo by Yonhap News

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On the 25th, Gachon University Gil Hospital held an unveiling ceremony for the honorary road "Gachon Lee Gil-yeo Gil" at Gachon Hall in the hospital's main auditorium in Namdong-gu, Incheon, marking the hospital's 68th anniversary.

The highlight of the event was the appearance of President Lee, who turned 94 this year. At the ceremony, she once again surprised attendees with her abundant hair and smooth skin. While seated, she maintained a perfectly straight posture, and even on stage, she demonstrated an unwavering presence.

Netizens who saw President Lee's appearance commented enthusiastically: "Is she a vampire?" "She's 94? I thought she was in her 50s." "The ultimate youthful look." "Her posture is straighter than mine, and I'm in my 20s." "She is the master of self-care." "If she filmed a vlog about her self-care routine, it would be a huge hit." "Even describing her as 'energetic' feels inadequate." "The most surprising thing is her eyes-their energy is still alive."

Chairman Gil-Yeo Lee of the Gachon Gil Foundation is delivering a greeting at the unveiling ceremony commemorating the naming of the honorary road 'Gachon Gil-Yeo Gil' held on the 25th at the Cancer Center of Gachon University Gil Hospital in Namdong-gu, Incheon. Photo by Yonhap News

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Born in 1932, President Lee graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine in 1957 and opened Lee Gil-yeo Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic in Incheon in 1958. In 1978, she became the first female doctor in Korea to establish a medical corporation, Incheon Gil Hospital. Currently, she leads the Gachon Gil Foundation, the country's largest public interest foundation encompassing the fields of healthcare, education, culture, volunteering, and media.

Every time Chairman Lee appears in public, her youthful looks become a hot topic. According to her, the secret to maintaining her youth is regular routines and consistent exercise. She drinks more than 1.5 liters of water daily, enjoys tea instead of coffee, and avoids spicy and salty foods. She always keeps a humidifier running indoors and refrains completely from alcohol and smoking. In addition, she continues with regular exercises such as stretching and walking every morning, and credits her ability to manage stress well as another key to staying youthful.

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