First Lady Kim Hea Kyung makes first solo appearance in Canada

First Lady Kim Hea Kyung on Tuesday met with members of the Korean community at the Calgary Korean Association.

According to the Presidential Office Kim shared her gratitude for the association's efforts to keep active connection with South Korea and promised greater support for overseas Koreans.

Later in the day the first lady made her way to the National Access Arts Centre an institution in support of artists with disabilities led by a Korean director.

Here Kim voiced interest in Canada's disability support programs and emphasized the importance of expanding exchanges between South Korea and Canada in the field of disability arts.