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First Lady Kim Hea Kyung Diagnosed With Benign Positional Vertigo, Will Rest for Several Days

Her absence from the Busan summit events followed a doctor's advice to limit head movement.

Overview

  • Park Sang-min, the president's physician, said Kim experienced sudden dizziness Monday night and was treated at the official residence.
  • An examination confirmed otolithiasis, or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, in her right ear.
  • The presidential office said she did not accompany President Lee Jae Myung to his meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Busan.
  • Doctors reported improvement but noted persistent dizziness, recommending at least two to three days of rest.
  • Post-treatment precautions require minimizing head movement, leading to cancellation of her planned participation in the summit dinner.