First Lady Kim Hye-kyung Attends Hanbok Fashion Show in Rome: "Hoping for Deeper Mutual Understanding"

First Lady Kim Hye-kyung, who is accompanying President Lee Jae-myung on a state visit to Italy, attended a Hanbok fashion show titled "The Beauty of Hanbok Beyond Time" at the Rome University of Fine Arts on the 12th (local time).

Wearing a gray Hanbok, the First Lady visited the outdoor venue and remarked, "The beauty and creativity inherent in Hanbok are inspiring many people across borders." She added, "I hope that the inspiration of Hanbok, which has blossomed beyond time, will develop into a cultural bridge that connects our two countries in a new way and further enriches our bilateral exchanges."

According to a written briefing by Presidential Deputy Spokesperson Ahn Gwi-ryeong, the fashion show was attended by YouTube creator Jang Myung-sook, well-known as "Milanonna," as well as professors and students from the Rome University of Fine Arts and figures from the local cultural and arts community.

Prior to the fashion show, a meeting was held with professors and students from the Fashion Department of the Rome University of Fine Arts, along with Hanbok designers Kim Hye-soon and Kim Ye-ji.

The First Lady viewed unreleased works for the fashion show and listened to explanations about the stories and creative processes behind them.

In particular, she took a keen interest in how Hanbok was reinterpreted through the creative ideas of young artists, as seen in the outfits prepared by the students of the Rome University of Fine Arts. Upon noticing the use of knots in the works, she expressed her delight by sharing her own experience of making traditional Korean knots.

"Fashion is a beautiful form of communication that transcends borders and languages, helping us understand each other's lives and cultures," said the First Lady. "I hope this will be a precious time for our two countries to deepen our mutual understanding and build warm friendship through the medium of Hanbok."

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