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The world takes notice when I'm on international trips. I talk about them within the administration and to the people I meet. You must feel pressure as the first-ever "second gentleman." This is my third international trip and all have been incredibly memorable, and have stayed with me. So I've had it double portions at every single meal since I've been here. And coming from Los Angeles, I'm already very steeped in Korean culture and Korean food and, and I love kimchi. We also got to visit Netflix Korea, and to see all the great things they're doing and to experience the local cuisine in the market was enjoyable. What left an impression on you during your trip? The food and the culture were impressive. And the real message of this trip and certainly President Biden's upcoming trip is to strengthen an already strong relationship and bring it into the future even closer. Also, I was at the Korean War Memorial, and to see how our countries came together all those years ago and are still so close was meaningful. And it's such a great visual for the world when democracies are under attack all over the world, to have your country show the world how it's done. And two, to see new President Yoon and former President Moon shake hands in front of your entire country and the world, to show that peaceful transfer of power, that to me was so impactful. One, to have had the president of United States ask me to lead the United States delegation to the inauguration of your new president is quite the honor. We’ve put a lot of events into a short amount of time so it has made it really impactful. What were your first impressions of Korea, and were there any memorable moments so far? A. 29, 2020 edition, Emhoff said, “I can’t read Korean yet, but the photo is my favorite so I’m glad.” The following are edited excerpts of conversations with Emhoff. Looking at a previous JoongAng Ilbo article about him from the Dec. “I saw the good side of America in him.” “Every time a new dish such as kimbap came out, he was curious and delighted, and he was always considerate of the people next to him,” said Hong Seok-cheon. “He seems like the kind of person who would go to a high-end restaurant but it was nice to see him at the market,” said Cha Hong-gyu, a 70-year-old Seoulite who ate bindaetteok at the same restaurant as Emhoff. Security was strict, but the second gentleman maintained his easygoing smile. After that, he went to Gwangjang Market to sample its famous food with television personality and restaurateur Hong Seok-cheon, then strolled along nearby Cheonggyecheon Stream to greet passersby. army in Korea and their relatives at the embassy residence. On Tuesday, after visiting the Korean War Memorial in the morning, Emhoff met with members of the U.S. Emhoff, described by CNN as the “Best 21-century husband,” spoke frankly about gender equality and criticisms of Vice President Harris. The interview was conducted over a course of a day at the U.S. The JoongAng Ilbo was the only domestic news outlet to interview Emhoff. Emhoff was the first foreign dignitary to visit the presidential office in Yongsan District, central Seoul, Tuesday. President Joe Biden chose Emhoff to deliver a personal letter to Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol for the inauguration. Vice President Kamala Harris, the first "second gentleman" of the United States, in an exclusive interview with the JoongAng Ilbo. I was honored to watch the scene," said Douglas Emhoff, husband of U.S. "The outgoing President Moon Jae-in and the new President Yoon Suk-yeol shaking hands during the inauguration as the whole world was watching was really impactful. Douglas Emhoff, center, visits Gwangjang Market in Seoul with television personality Hong Seok-cheon, right, on Wednesday.