Lee Gil-yeo, 94, chair of the Gachon Gil Foundation, long known for her youthful looks, recently appeared at a public event, once again drawing the public's attention. Despite being well past 90, Lee maintained voluminous hair and smooth skin, prompting online users to react with admiration, saying, "Isn't she a vampire?"
Gachon University Gil Medical Center held a naming ceremony for the honorary road "Gachon I Gil-yeo-gil" at Gachon Hall, the main auditorium of the hospital in Namdong-gu, Incheon, on the 25th to mark the 68th anniversary of its opening.
What captured the guests' attention that day was the appearance of the chancellor, who turned 94 this year. At the event, Lee again surprised many by showing off her still-thick hair and firm skin. In particular, she kept her back straight when seated and maintained a composed presence on stage.
Online users who saw the chancellor's recent appearance reacted enthusiastically, saying, "Isn't she a vampire?", "94 years old? I thought she was in her 50s", "The very definition of ageless", and "Her posture is straighter than mine in my 20s." Praise also followed, including, "A master of self-care", "If she filmed a vlog with her care tips, it would be a hit", "Saying she's spry doesn't even cover it", and "The most amazing thing is her eyes—their sparkle is alive."
Born in 1932, the chancellor graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine in 1957 and began her medical career by opening Lee Gil-yeo Obstetrics and Gynecology in Incheon in 1958. In 1978, she founded Incheon Gil Hospital, the first medical corporation established by a female doctor in Korea. Lee leads the Gachon Gil Foundation, Korea's largest public-interest foundation encompassing medicine, education, culture, service, and media.
Lee cited a regular lifestyle and steady exercise as the secrets to her youth. She said she drinks more than 1.5 liters of water a day, prefers tea over coffee, and avoids spicy and salty foods. She runs a humidifier indoors and does not drink or smoke. She exercises consistently, including stretching and walking every morning, and added that her personality, which does not easily get stressed, is also one of the secrets to staying young.