Lee Jae-myung's wife, Kim Hye-kyung, emphasized on October 7 that the heartfelt message of teacher Park Du-seong, who created Braille, is aligned with the compassionate spirit of King Sejong, stating, "Just because one cannot see, they should not be deprived of the joy of learning and communication."
Kim made these remarks during the opening ceremony of the special exhibition titled 'From Dots to the World: Celebrating 100 Years of Braille' at the National Museum of World Writing in Songdo, Incheon.
She noted, "In 1926, teacher Park Du-seong introduced Braille, which allows anyone to read and write our language using six dots," and expressed deep gratitude for Park's dedication, which enabled all citizens to communicate freely with the world.
Kim added, "I hope everyone who visits this exhibition feels the warm love embodied in Braille and takes a meaningful moment to reflect on the light that has illuminated the past 100 years."
After participating in a lighting ceremony with visually impaired students, Kim entered the exhibition hall holding the hands of two students. They explored tactile art pieces, Braille books, a printing press used by Park Du-seong, Braille information devices, and everyday items marked with Braille.
The special exhibition was jointly organized by the National Museum of World Writing, the National Hangeul Museum, and the Songam Braille Library. Attendees at the opening ceremony included descendants of Park Du-seong, students and teachers from Incheon Hyegwang School, and representatives from organizations for the visually impaired.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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