The gifts that President Yoon Seok-yeol and his wife received from the United States during their state visit to the United States from the 24th to the 29th of last month were revealed on the 6th.
The President’s Office said in a press release that day, “The gifts received by the President and Mrs. Yoon on this state visit are much more diverse and special than the ornaments and souvenirs that our heads of state received on visits to the United States in the past.” , consideration, and sincerity.”
President Joe Biden presented a small table and a vase to President Yoon and his wife as a’state gift’. The President’s Office explained, “The small table was partially made from recycled wood used in the White House,” and “so that the afterglow of the visit to the White House could last for a long time.”
The vase contains roses and hibiscus, national flowers of both countries, made of handcrafted paper flowers, and these ‘flowers that never wither’ are said to symbolize the eternal friendship between Korea and the United States.
A small table presented to President Yoon and his wife by U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden as a state guest at a state dinner on the 26th of last month. Provided by the President’s Office
A vase and Mugunghwa paper flowers presented to President Yoon and his wife as a state gift by U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden at a state dinner on the 26th of last month. Provided by the President’s OfficeDuring the friendship schedule between the two leaders, President Biden gave President Yoon, whose hobby is baseball, a baseball with National Park, the home of the Washington Nationals in the US professional baseball major league, and a glass box containing a golden leather baseball with the seal of the US President as a gift. .
He also gave away vintage baseball memorabilia consisting of a bat, glove, and baseball in a large frame with the Philadelphia Phillies logo.
A framed vintage baseball item gifted to President Yoon at a friendship event held on the 25th of last month by US President Joe Biden. Provided by the President’s OfficeJill Biden presented Ms. Kim with a blue sapphire necklace designed by Korean-American jeweler Jenny Kwon. The presidential office added that blue sapphire is the national stone of the United States and the birthstone for September, the first lady’s birthday.
At the state dinner, President Biden presented a guitar signed by President Yoon’s favorite singer Don McLean, and a photo album featuring President Yoon and his wife in Washington DC for 3 nights and 4 days before leaving Washington.
Regarding this, the Office of the President said, “The guitar symbolizes the incomparable friendship between the leaders of Korea and the United States.” It is a meaningful gift that symbolizes.”
US President Joe Biden presents a guitar signed by Don McLean to President Yoon at a state dinner held on the 26th of last month. Provided by the President’s OfficeGifts from Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Tony Blincoln, who had a state luncheon together, were also unveiled.
Vice President Harris and his wife presented a booklet containing Korean recipes that harmonize with American culture, as well as kitchen utensils such as aprons, trays, and glass cups. This symbolizes President Yoon’s interest in cooking and the couple’s harmonious daily life, while reflecting the high popularity of Korean food in the United States.
Minister Blincoln presented a walking leash with the English names of Sunny, Saeromi, Tori, Narae, and Mari, dogs of President Yoon and his wife. He also presented a framed image of the scenery of Washington DC and Seoul with the LPs of the legendary rock group Queen and Don McLean.
A set of kitchen utensils presented by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris before a state dinner on the 26th of last month. Provided by the President’s Office
A dog walking leash that US Secretary of State Tony Blincoln presented to President Yoon and his wife before a state dinner on the 26th of last month. Provided by the President’s Office
A frame featuring a panoramic view of Seoul and Washington with a vinyl record of Queen and Don Macklin, presented to President Yoon and his wife by U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blincoln before a state dinner on the 26th of last month. Provided by the President’s Office
A commemorative photo album presented by US President Joe Biden to President Yoon, who finished his 4-day, 3-night visit to the US. Provided by the President’s Office
McLean’s signature and other money presented to President Yoon by US President Joe Biden at a state dinner held on the 26th of last month. Provided by the President’s OfficeSource: Donga
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