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First Lady Emine Erdogan highlights 'deep-rooted friendship' between Türkiye and South Korea
The Turkish first lady reflects on her visit to Seoul, thanking President Lee Jae-myung and his wife for their warm hospitality.
First Lady Emine Erdogan highlights 'deep-rooted friendship' between Türkiye and South Korea
Emine Erdogan is welcomed by South Korea’s First Lady Kim Hea-kyung in Seoul, South Korea, on November 3 2026. (AA)

Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan has highlighted the longstanding friendship between Türkiye and South Korea, saying her recent visit to the country alongside President Recep Tayyip Erdogan demonstrated the strong ties shared by the two nations.

"Our visit to South Korea once again demonstrated how deeply the friendship between the two countries resonates not only in history but also in people's hearts," she said in a social media post.

Emine Erdogan also expressed her gratitude to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and his wife, First Lady Kim Hea-kyung, for their hospitality during the visit.

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A friendship rooted in history and people-to-people ties

The first lady also shared a video on her account featuring highlights from the visit, including events and activities held during the presidential trip.

Her message underscored the historical bond between Türkiye and South Korea, as well as the importance of strengthening friendship through cultural engagement and closer ties between their people.

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SOURCE:TRT World and Agencies