▲ President Lee Jae Myung (L, front) takes a selfie with a merchant at a market in Seoul on Oct. 2, 2026, in this photo provided by the presidential office. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hea Kyung visited a traditional market in Seoul on Friday and met with citizens in the president's latest public outreach, a presidential spokesperson said.

The presidential couple toured Yeongcheon Traditional Market in Seoul following their attendance at a ceremony marking the Day of Older Persons, and heard from merchants and citizens, presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung said in a press release.

During the visit, Lee and Kim also talked to merchants and purchased food from them before having lunch at a restaurant in the outdoor market, where they chatted with other customers, Kang said.

The market visit marks the latest in a series of Lee's public outreach activities, with the president often visiting markets across the country to speak with people.

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