Lee, first lady meet merchants, shoppers at traditional market in central Seoul

President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hea Kyung on Friday visited a traditional market in central Seoul and met with merchants and shoppers as part of efforts to check on people's livelihoods. The presidential couple made a "surprise" visit to Namdaemun Market, South Korea's biggest traditional market, following a Parents' Day ceremony at a nearby location, without prior notice or planning, according to Ahn Gwi-ryung, vice presidential spokesperson. The visit was intended to encourage small

By The Korea Herald