Kim Hye-kyung Advocates for Youth Protection at G7 Spouses Program

by Kim Bongcheol Posted : June 18, 2026, 09:20Updated : June 18, 2026, 09:20
Kim Hye-kyung poses for a photo with attendees after a traditional hanbok fashion show in Rome.
Kim Hye-kyung poses for a photo with attendees after a traditional hanbok fashion show in Rome. [Photo=Yonhap News]
Kim Hye-kyung participated in the spouses program on June 17 (local time), attending a session titled "Child Protection in the AI Era" where she listened to presentations from French middle school students and exchanged ideas with spouses of other world leaders.

Accompanying President Lee Jae-myung at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, Kim praised the country's efforts to protect minors, stating, "Protecting youth in the digital environment is not just a family issue; it is a challenge that must be addressed collectively by nations and the international community."

According to a written briefing from Deputy Spokesperson Ahn Gyu-ryeong, the event was hosted by Brigitte Macron, the spouse of the French president.

After the session, students expressed their love for K-pop and requested a photo with Kim, who responded by demonstrating a 'finger heart' gesture.

Additionally, during the event held near the source of Évian mineral water, Kim engaged in light-hearted conversation with other spouses while sharing glasses of the mineral water.

Later, she also attended a lunch hosted by Brigitte Macron, who warmly introduced Kim to the dining venue and the menu, with Kim expressing her gratitude, as reported by Ahn.



* This article has been translated by AI.