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Model Kim Ja-yeon, 45, marries former Samsung executive Sohn Young-kwon, 70
Former supermodel Kim Ja-yeon has married Sohn Young-kwon, a former Samsung Electronics executive, in a private ceremony.
Kim is 45 and Sohn is 70, a 25-year age difference.
The couple met as MIT alumni about two years ago, according to Kim.
They first got to know each other as schoolmates and became a couple after confirming their feelings earlier this year.
Their wedding took place at the Bürgenstock resort near Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, with family present.
Kim said Sohn's kindness and respect mattered more to her than his professional achievements.
The couple say they plan to build their life together, but no further plans were reported.
Supermodel and trend analyst Kim Ja-yeon, 45, has married Sohn Young-kwon, 70, a former Samsung Electronics president and current adviser.
The couple held a private wedding at the Bürgenstock resort near Switzerland’s Lake Lucerne, with family present.
Kim said they first met as fellow alumni of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology two years ago.
She said they grew closer over time and confirmed their feelings early this year.
The couple have a 25-year age difference.
- Who
- Kim Ja-yeon, 45, and Sohn Young-kwon, 70.
- What
- They married in a private wedding.
- When
- Not stated. Kim announced the marriage on social media on October 31.
- Where
- Bürgenstock resort near Lake Lucerne, Switzerland.
- Why
- Kim said they grew closer over time, confirmed their feelings and decided to spend their lives together.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Kim said she and Sohn first met as fellow alumni of MIT.
Kim said they confirmed their feelings for each other.
Kim announced the marriage on social media.
The couple held a private wedding at the Bürgenstock resort near Lake Lucerne.
- Kim Ja-yeon
- 45 years old
- Sohn Young-kwon
- 70 years old
- Age difference
- 25 years
- Wedding venue
- Bürgenstock resort near Lake Lucerne, Switzerland
- First met
- Two years ago at MIT
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What people are saying
I thought I would never marry and would live alone for the rest of my life, but well past 40, after a winding journey, I met the one for me.
We first naturally got to know each other as fellow alumni.
More than all of his social achievements, my husband is a warm-hearted person who sincerely cares for and loves me, and always treats me with consideration and respect.
With our families’ warm blessings, we promised each other a lifetime together and decided to stay by each other’s side and broaden each other’s worlds.