‘Secret to eternal youth’: Korean school principal, 93, shares tips for staying young

A 93-year-old school principal in South Korea who is known for her radiant skin, sharp mind and tireless passion for work, has shared tips for staying youthful.

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A recent video from Gachon University in Seongnam, a city in the country’s most populous province of Gyeonggi, has gone viral for highlighting its president, Lee Gil-ya.

Born in 1932, Lee speaks confidently about artificial intelligence, showcasing both insight and energy.

Lee Gil-ya, 93, could easily be mistaken for a woman half that age. Photo: 163.com
Lee Gil-ya, 93, could easily be mistaken for a woman half that age. Photo: 163.com

Lee has often made headlines for her age-defying youthful appearance.

In 2023, she danced with students at a university festival, earning loud cheers from the crowd.

In an interview with Chosun Daily, Lee said her secret to staying young is “consistently doing very ordinary things”.

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She sticks to a strict routine, avoids alcohol and smoking, drinks tea instead of coffee, and makes sure to stay hydrated by consuming 1.5 litres of water a day.

  

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