Unexpected Present for Representative Kang Jae-sub

Uri Party’s Jeonbuk branch officials paid an unexpected visit to the Grand National Party floor leader’s office in the National Assembly on Friday. They are giving Representative Kang Jae-sub (right) presents, including steamed rice cakes, Gochujang (hot pepper paste), dried radish leaves, and salted dishes. A Korean word, “Sangsaeng,” meaning harmony, is carved on the steamed rice cake. Representative Kang expressed his thanks, saying that he was very impressed with his unexpected guests.

Dong-Joo KIM zoo@donga.com