President Lee presents Singaporean Prime Minister Wong, a guitar enthusiast, with a Niraden lacquer-decorated guitar

President Lee Jae-myung presented Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong with an electric guitar decorated with raden lacquerware during his official visit to Korea.
Presidential Spokesperson Kang Yoo-jeong said on the 2nd, "This is a custom-made guitar that displays the characteristics of Korean culture by adding decorations using Korea's traditional lacquer-painting techniques to a modern electric guitar."
The gift is expected to be a musical instrument-style gift. The gift reflects the tastes of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is a music lover and has a high level of guitar playing ability.
He is known as a guitar enthusiast with a deep interest in all things guitar, including Acoustic Electric Boutique. Unlike previous Singaporean government scholarship recipients who preferred to study at prestigious universities in the UK,
It was reported that the Prime Minister chose to study in the United States, the home of his favorite musicians. In fact, during his time studying in the United States, he played guitar for about two hours while performing on the street with his roommate.
He is also known for his special memory of playing the piano and winning $30 (about 4,600 yen). Mrs. Lu Tse Lui was given a magnolia-patterned tea set. Lu Tse Lui, who loved reading,
・It is said that Madame Lui's taste reflects the Singaporean people's tea-loving nature. Magnolia has long been known as a flower that symbolizes wealth, prosperity, and fame, and brings good fortune and virtue.
The Presidential Office said the message was meant to convey the hope that the friendly relations between the two countries will continue. President Lee also had lunch with the Prime Minister on the same day, emphasizing cooperation between the two countries.
"I would like to describe Singapore as a star shining brightly in a dark night," President Lee said. "Singapore faces limited resources and an unfavourable geopolitical environment.
"By overcoming obstacles and achieving dazzling growth, they have proven that, although small, they are stars that shine brighter than anyone else. I believe that Korea has walked the same path."
He continued, "The stars that shine brightly in the dark night are our guideposts that allow us to move forward without wavering," and "We are grateful to those who share our thoughts in times like these."
"I hope that our two countries, which are mid-sized innovative powerhouses, will play a role like stars in the dark night sky of the international community."
"As President Lee Jae Myung said, in these difficult and dark times and times of uncertainty,
"In this age of uncertainty, I believe Singapore and South Korea are the two rising stars in Asia," he said. "As we share diverse strategies, we will work together to achieve common goals for the benefit of the region."
We must continue to cooperate domestically and globally."