Visiting the National Library for Children and Young Adults. They inaugurated the exhibition ”Swedish Children’s Book and Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award”.
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Victoria met Kim In-chul, president of the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies.
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A visit to War Museum in Seoul. Victoria received a medal.
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Victoria and Daniel talked with the press. Johan T Lindwall writes that Victoria commented the queen's skiing accident.
- Well, she fell and there was a nasty blow. Mom is on the mend and she is feeling better. But it takes time. It hurts.
The last day was intense. Victoria and Daniel were impressed by all they got to experience.
At the Disability Center Daniel got the opportunity to try a simulator to run the car with a disability. In a simulated drive on Seoul's streets in the rain and fog his driving skills were put to the test:
- Looks a bit wobbly out, laughed Victoria when her husband's car traveled back and forth across the road.
A little later it was Daniel's turn to give back when Victoria tried a wheelchair for disabled in real life:
- This may well end up anyhow, he said with a twinkle in his eye.
Victoria emphasized how impressed she was by the visit to South Korea.
- It's been fantastic. We have received so many impressions and met amazing people.
How was the visit to the border with North Korea?
- It was huge. An incredible feeling to be there.
Daniel agreed: - Definitely. Many impressions during this trip.
- Sweden has tremendously good relations with South Korea and our visiting rate there has been high and it just shows what a very interesting country it is. During this journey, Daniel and I have been able to support each other and there have been many impressions and memories.
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Victoria om Silvias olycka En rejäl smäll Nyheter Expressen
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The visit is coming to it's end, a dinner in the evening ends the visit.
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Crown Princess Victoria opened the Astrid Lindgren exhibition in Seoul today
The exhibition is to give insights about the Swedish children’s literature to the Korean children and young adults. The exhibition comprises introduction of the life of Astrid Lindgren, Lindgren’s famous stories, Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and previous laureates of Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, and Children’s corner to play and read.
The opening ceremony took place with the existence of Mr PARK Min-kwon (Vice Minister for Culture, Sports and Tourism), Mr LIM Won-sun (Chief Executive of the National Library of Korea), Ms YEO Wee-sook (Director General of the National Library for Children and Young Adults), Ms KIM Su-jung, President of Korean Board on Books for Young People (KBBY), Ms BAEK Heena (Children’s book writer and ALMA nominee 2015) and many more VIP guests.
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Crown Princess Victoria opened the Astrid Lindgren exhibition in Seoul today Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
Victoria gave a long interview to Aftonbladet, which tells that throughout the trip, Victoria and Daniel were followed by six Swedish journalists and a about twenty Korean. Part of the interview. She was also asked about Carl Philip's wedding.
If the crown princess had been a job - with all that you know - had you applied it?
- Wow, what a question. Yes, with the feeling that I have today. Absolutely. Because it is so hugely rewarding. And it's great to be able to participate and contribute in this case. I have tremendous pride to get to highlight Sweden. To talk about Sweden. About Swedish companies. Swedish culture. Swedish research. It makes me extremely proud. Like yesterday with the Prime Minister.
You've visited the demilitarized zone against North Korea. Where diplomacy plays a major role. What role can a royal family generally play in diplomacy?
- It all depends on the situation. But to make connections is always important. And to be here in Korea and get the personal meetings. And to demonstrate that Sweden has an interest in Korea. That we want to be here and see a huge potential in the Korean market for Swedish companies. It feels very good. There are 80 Swedish companies in Korea today, and there are so many more who want to see this as their market. It seems that the Koreans are similar to us pretty much in purchase behavior. They demand the same things as we. They are very fashion conscious and want technologically innovative solutions.
Speaking of diplomacy, Sweden is experiencing the a diplomatic crisis with Saudi Arabia right now. What kind of a role the royal family can play there?
- It is of course so that I follow developments at home. But I'm here to focus on Korea.
At home in the Nordic countries, we have experienced terrorist acts previous years. How worried are you that to happen in Sweden?
- I have a concern. Because the world is restless. It is of course so. It is of course important that all parts of society cooperate and make you look around and see what you can do. If you are prepared and how to handle such a situation.
You and Daniel were hailed by the president that both of you have taken parental leave. At the same Korea is at the bottom of global gender equality rankings. How do you intend to improve the situation of women here or in countries where the situation is even worse?
- It was very good that we had our Minister for Social Security with. She had had very good talks with her counterpart here. It is also a way. A dialogue. You try to draw experiences and learn from each other, between countries. The Korean minister will possibly come to Sweden in May to continue the dialogue. There are those things that one can do in concrete terms.
Summer wedding between Prince Carl Philip and Sofia Hellqvist, what are the feelings before that?
- You may return to that in June. Now we are just in March. What will you write about in June, then? You can not shoot all your bolts before.
A brief comment then?
- No, I will not answer that. I will return to that.
How does it feel to get a new person in the family?
- But you, we will talk again (laughs).
Victoria om att se in i Nordkorea Overkligt Nyheter Aftonbladet
In the evening at the dinner with invited people of culture in South Korea.
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Prince Daniel tries out a vehicle at a rehabilitation centre Royalista
Swedish princess visiting HUFS The Korea Times
Gallery from today
Kuninkaalliskuvat Victoria ja Daniel päättivät vierailunsa Etelä-Koreassa Lehtikuva lehtikuva.fi
Swedish royals parenting style praised by South Korean president - hellomagazine.com
Här hyllar Sydkorea Victorias kärleksliv Stoppa Pressarna
From the court website. It is good that they nowadays make articles with many photos.
Kronprinsessparet besöker Sydkorea – dag 3 - Sveriges Kungahus
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