President Lee Jae-myung has celebrated his first Chuseok in office by delivering gifts intended to foster national unity and support the recovery of livelihoods to a wide range of social groups.

On the 23rd, the Presidential Office announced that President Lee had sent gifts to various segments of society in honor of his first Chuseok as leader, including key public figures, national heroes, and socially marginalized individuals. Notably, recipients also included families of disaster and accident victims, as well as those affected by industrial accidents. The Presidential Office explained that the gesture conveys President Lee’s commitment to sharing in the pains of the nation.

This year’s Chuseok package features a presidential watch—inscribed to symbolize that 'one hour for the President equals 52 million hours for the people'—alongside seafood sourced from all eight provinces, and rice cultivated in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang Province, which was devastated by wildfires last March. The inclusion of these regional and disaster-affected products reflects the nation’s vision for the future and offers solidarity to affected communities.

In a special message, President Lee expressed his hopes for the festive season: “As we mark Chuseok, I wish for the fruits of everyone’s efforts to be realized and for our society to be filled with warmth. I will do my utmost to create a world where we live together and a nation where the people are truly happy.”

The Presidential Office emphasized that this initiative is more than a simple holiday gesture. Rather, it serves as a symbolic act of gratitude for the dedication of the nation’s citizens, a message of comfort to the disadvantaged, and a renewed pledge toward a happier, more unified Korea.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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