Lee plants trees at Cheong Wa Dae to mark Arbor Day | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has planted trees at the presidential compound and his official residence to mark Arbor Day, his social media posting showed Sunday. Lee said in a Facebook post that he planted cherry and peach trees at Cheong Wa Dae and the presidential residence. "Just as trees shoot out buds and flowers bloom in spring after a harsh winter, I will do my utmost as president to ensure that the spirit of hope spreads across this land once again," he said. "Our mountains and fields, once devastated by war and poverty, were restored by the hands of our people," he said. "The Republic of Korea is a nation with a formidable resilience that has consistently overcome adversity and cultivated hope." This photo, captured from President Lee Jae Myung's Facebook account on April 5, 2026, shows the trees he planted at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul to mark Arbor Day. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) elly@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Arbor Day #Lee Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee says S. Korea, France agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz Most Viewed All Categories Military helicopter mistakenly enters DMZ during wildfire operation last month Ex-8th Army commander appointed as acting U.S. Korea's premier inspects cement factory BTS-themed musical fountain Black Eagles in Yeouido Cherry blossom festival prev Lee plants trees at Cheong Wa Dae to mark Arbor Day Next Lee plants trees at Cheong Wa Dae to mark Arbor Day

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SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has planted trees at the presidential compound and his official residence to mark Arbor Day, his social media posting showed Sunday.
Lee said in a Facebook post that he planted cherry and peach trees at Cheong Wa Dae and the presidential residence.
"Just as trees shoot out buds and flowers bloom in spring after a harsh winter, I will do my utmost as president to ensure that the spirit of hope spreads across this land once again," he said.
"Our mountains and fields, once devastated by war and poverty, were restored by the hands of our people," he said. "The Republic of Korea is a nation with a formidable resilience that has consistently overcome adversity and cultivated hope."
This photo, captured from President Lee Jae Myung's Facebook account on April 5, 2026, shows the trees he planted at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul to mark Arbor Day. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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### Areas for Consideration
- Lee said in a Facebook post that he planted cherry and peach trees at Cheong Wa Dae and the presidential residence. "Just as trees shoot out buds and flowers bloom in spring after a harsh winter, I will do my utmost as president to ensure that the spirit of hope spreads across this land once again," he said. "Our mountains and fields, once devastated by war and poverty, were restored by the hands of our people," he said. "The Republic of Korea is a nation with a formidable resilience that has consistently overcome adversity and cultivated hope." This photo, captured from President Lee Jae Myung's Facebook account on April 5, 2026, shows the trees he planted at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul to mark Arbor Day. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) elly@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Arbor Day #Lee Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee says S.

### Implications
- Lee said in a Facebook post that he planted cherry and peach trees at Cheong Wa Dae and the presidential residence. "Just as trees shoot out buds and flowers bloom in spring after a harsh winter, I will do my utmost as president to ensure that the spirit of hope spreads across this land once again," he said. "Our mountains and fields, once devastated by war and poverty, were restored by the hands of our people," he said. "The Republic of Korea is a nation with a formidable resilience that has consistently overcome adversity and cultivated hope." This photo, captured from President Lee Jae Myung's Facebook account on April 5, 2026, shows the trees he planted at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul to mark Arbor Day. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) elly@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Arbor Day #Lee Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee says S.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers lee, trees, arbor topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 422.