Kim Ja-yeon, after announcing her marriage to former Samsung Electronics president at age 70… "Everyone has their own time" [Star Issue]

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Supermodel-turned-businesswoman Kim Ja-yeon expressed gratitude for the outpouring of congratulations following her announcement that she would marry Son Yeong-gwon, former Samsung Electronics president, who is 25 years her senior.

On the 3rd, Kim shared her thoughts since the marriage announcement on her personal social media, saying, "Thank you for the overwhelming blessings and congratulations."

She stated, "It seems that everyone has their own time. For most people, a destined connection comes earlier, but for me, it arrived as a slow journey well past my forties. Yet, it also seems that such unexpected connections can find us in a way that suits each person's time."

She continued, "I sincerely appreciate the blessings and congratulations from everyone who cares about me," expressing her gratitude for the support directed at her.

Previously, Kim had made a surprise announcement on her social media that she had married Son Yeong-gwon, former Samsung Electronics president. The couple tied the knot, overcoming a 25-year age gap.

At the time, Kim shared the news of her marriage, saying, "I thought I would live alone my whole life without ever getting married, but well past my forties, after going around in circles, I found my one person."

She introduced her husband as someone who "served as president and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of Samsung Electronics, and is currently the chairman of the Samsung Semiconductor Advisory Committee, chairman of the board of directors at Harman International, and also a venture capital founder in Silicon Valley."

The couple first met two years ago as upper- and lower-class students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), forming their connection, and developed into a romantic relationship earlier this year.

Kim explained, "At first, we got to know each other naturally as upper- and lower-class students. As time spent together accumulated, we gradually grew closer. After confirming our feelings for each other earlier this year, we came to understand and respect each other's worlds while traveling between the United States, Korea, and Europe."

She added, "Because we had built trust as good friends over two years, it did not take long for us to decide to spend the rest of our lives together after becoming a couple."

Meanwhile, the couple quietly held their wedding at the Burgenstock Hotel near Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, surrounded by the blessings of their families.

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