Hong Suk Chun met with the German president and first lady. 

On November 5th, Hong Suk Chun updated his Instagram with pictures of him and the German first lady Elke Budenbender. In his post, he wrote, "Last night, I was invited to meet the German president and first lady and was able to have a meaningful conversation. I was touched by how the first lady shared deep and meaningful thoughts on being different and marginalized. Thank you for sharing good energy. #GermanEmbassy" 

Meanwhile, the German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier and the German first lady Elke Budenbender officially visited Korea from November 3rd to 5th.