Commemorative logo of 70 years of existence of Korean community in India finalised
Formal unveiling of the 70-Year logo will take place during the “70 Years of Korean History in India Golf Tournament” on 23rd March.
NEW DELHI/SEOUL: The Federation of Korean Associations in India has come out with the commemorative logo of 70 years of existence of Korean community in India. As is widely known that the current year 2024 marks the completion of presence of Korean nationals in India and the year is all set to witness various events not only to celebrate India-South Korea friendly relations but also success of Korean corporate world in India.
The beautifully designed 70-year logo bears flags of India and the republic of Korea in the numeric 70 embedded to each other amply signifying the affinity and string bonds both the Asian nations enjoy with each other.
The year 2024 would witness two keys events. One India-Korea Golf Tournament on March 23 to commemorate 70 years of existence of Korean community, success of Korean Cos. in India titled “70 Years of Korean History in India Golf Tournament” 인도 한인 70주년 기념 골프대회. And another will be publication of a book titled “70 Years of Korean History in India”.
PARK Euy Don, Chairman, Federation of Korean Associations in India (formerly known as United Korean Community Association in India), said that the formal launching of the 70-year commemorative logo would be held during the “70 Years of Korean History in India Golf Tournament” on 23rd March. The event is being co-organized by Asian Community News (ACN) Network and Federation of Korean Associations in India in Gurugram with the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, New Delhi. H.E. Chang Jae-Bok, Ambassador, Republic of Korea to India has consented to be Guest of Honour for this event.
The event marks the presence of Korean community and remarkable success of Korean companies i.e. Hyundai, KIA, SAMSUNG, LG, PSOCO, and other Korean SMEs in India during the last 70 years.
The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), economic wing of Korean Embassy, and Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) are also supporting the event.
While detailing about the book titled “70 Years of Korean History in India”, Mr PARK said that It is the first-ever initiative in India to pen down and put on record the facts about the advent of Korean nationals, and industries into India about 70 years back, and the evolution of the Korean community as well as enormous growth of Korean art and culture in contemporary times here.
“The first set of Korean people landed in India in 1954 were the 88 prisoners of war (POWs) after the South-North Korea war ended (1950-53). They chose to settle down in the 3rd country India rather than in South Korea and North Korea. In the beginning, the life for these Koreans was very tough and bitter as these newcomers struggled hard to cope with the new terrain, culture and atmosphere but they not only successfully survived but also exceled in this land of generosity. Now South Korean companies are known for their high-quality products and services and their number is also growing fast beyond 700 in India,” he added.
