Warmest Greetings South Korean President Yoon Suk When Inaugurated: Your Excellency Mrs. Diah Permata Megawati Soekarnoputri

The Fifth President of the Republic of Indonesia who is also the General Chair of the PDI-P (PDIP) Megawati Soekarnoputri (DOK DPP PDIP/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Fifth Indonesian President who is also the General Chair of the PDI-P (PDIP) Megawati Soekarnoputri was present and witnessed the inauguration procession of the new South Korean (South Korean) President, Yoon Suk Yeol, Tuesday, May 10 local time.

President Yoon's inauguration took place at the plaza in front of the South Korean Parliament Building in Seoul City.

Megawati came to the location from the inn at the Lotte Hotel Seoul, with a procession of state guests.

Megawati was accompanied by the DPP PDIP Treasurer, Olly Dondokambey with his wife Rita Dondokambey. Then there is the Indonesian Ambassador to South Korea, Gandi Sulistyanto. Megawati wears a red kebaya.

Megawati is positioned to sit in the front row of seats. Along with him were Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan, Singaporean President Halimah Yacob, Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, Former Japanese PM Yukio Hatoyama, and Douglas Emhoff, husband of Kamala Harris who is Vice President of the United States (US).

Touadéra is on Megawati's right, while Emhoff is on her left. Megawati's row of chairs and the others are flanked or between the seats occupied by President Yoon and his wife, and the seats occupied by former President Moon Jae In and his wife.

Upon entering the inauguration site, Megawati waved to the approximately 40 thousand South Korean residents and officials who were directly involved in the inauguration procession, who were present in the courtyard of the Parliament Building.

Since the morning, tens of thousands of residents have been present at the location of the event. While waiting for the inauguration ceremony to begin, the presenter interviewed a number of people who were present openly. Whether it's an artist, a director, or a taxi driver.

After interviews with several spectators who were present, from around 10:00, there was a music concert and dancing attraction with children and teenagers waving the South Korean flag.

Exactly around 11.00 pm local time, President Yoon's inauguration ceremony began. The president was seen walking around greeting guests and invitees, including Megawati.

In his speech, President Yoon greeted the guests of honor who were present, including Megawati.

“I am also very grateful to…. Your Excellency Mrs. Diah Permata Megawati Soekarnoputri..."

“….who came from overseas to celebrate this occasion and other distinguished guests for their presence,” said President Yoon.

In his speech, President Yoon talked about various issues. From Korea's domestic problems, the COVID pandemic, to global issues including relations with North Korea. President Yoon is committed to resolving issues with North Korea by promoting peace.

After the inauguration, Megawati and her entourage returned to their resting place. Scheduled for the afternoon, Megawati attends a banquet hosted by President Yoon.