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President Lee and First Lady Hold Tea Meeting in Anchorage on Way Back from Overseas Tour

President Lee and First Lady Hold Tea Meeting in Anchorage on Way Back from Overseas Tour
▲ President Lee Jae-myung, having concluded his tour of the United States and Mexico, holds an impromptu tea meeting on September 26 (local time) with accompanying reporters in Anchorage, Alaska, a stopover on his way back home.

President Lee Jae-myung held a tea meeting with accompanying reporters in Anchorage, Alaska, a stopover on his return trip following his tour of the United States and Mexico on the occasion of the United Nations General Assembly.

President Lee and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung arrived at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport on the afternoon of September 26, local time.

Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance and Consul General in Seattle Jang Sung-gil were among those who welcomed the presidential couple at the airport.

Air Force One made a brief stopover in Anchorage for refueling and maintenance, and the presidential couple used this time to meet with reporters accompanying the tour for a tea meeting.

Earlier, President Lee completed a seven-day, five-night tour of the United States and Mexico on the occasion of the UN General Assembly.

(Photo courtesy of Joint Press Pool, Yonhap News)
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