Korea Ambassador gets Albatross at KOSMA Golf Invitational

New Delhi, India—Lee Seong-ho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to India, stunned all with his scintillating golf performance and sportsmanship during the 2025 KOSMA Golf Invitational event organized by the Korean Small & Medium Enterprises Association in India (KOSMA) in Gurugram near New Delhi on April 5. He got Albatross, a rare feat in the golfing arena.

In golf, an “albatross,” also known as a “double eagle,” means scoring three strokes under par on a single hole, a very rare and impressive achievement. It’s most commonly achieved by sinking the ball in two strokes on a par-5 hole. Albatrosses are considered one of the most difficult and rare scores to achieve in golf. While a birdie is 1-under par on a hole and an eagle is 2-under par, a step better than that is an albatross, which is 3-under par on a hole.

Ambassador Lee Seong-ho teed off from Hole No. 1 to inaugurate the event along with other 4-ball players Seong Heum Park, Chairman of KOSMA, Lee Kwang-il, President of Korean Association in India, and Park Euy Don, President of the Federation of Korean Associations in India.

In another impressive display of golfing skills, Consul Hyunsoo Kim emerged as the winner of the New Perio category and scored a Hole in One. Sanggun Kim, CEO of Jinseong System, who scored 76 (+4), was announced as the medallist.

The event aimed to deepen collaboration between Korean companies operating in India, the Embassy, and various public sectors.

According to KOSMA, which has completed seven successful years of operations, this special invitational serves as a meaningful platform for corporate representatives and public sector officials to connect, network, and explore practical strategies for business cooperation. By bringing key stakeholders together in an informal yet focused setting, organizers hoped to encourage dialogue and foster synergy to benefit India’s broader Korean business community.

The golf tournament was followed by Dinner & Networking, featuring an awards ceremony and a prize draw. KOSMA members, Korean businesses operating in India, and officials from relevant institutions and organizations were all invited to participate.

KOSMA officials emphasized that this event was a milestone opportunity for participants to strengthen professional ties and discuss ways to drive mutual growth in India’s dynamic market. Through shared experiences on the golf course and the ensuing networking session, attendees gained fresh insights and formed valuable connections that could shape future business endeavors.

The Korean Small & Medium Enterprises Association (KOSMA) is a pivotal organization that supports the entry, survival, and success of Korean small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India.

The association is led by Seong-Heum Park, the Managing Director of Focustek Manufacturing Service Private Limited, who was re-elected as its fourth chairman in December 2023, emphasizing KOSMA’s commitment to supporting Korean SMEs in India and enhancing bilateral cooperation.

The Korean Small & Medium Enterprises Association in India (KOSMA) comprises a range of member companies from diverse industries, including TMS Technov M Systems Private Limited, Solo Group, Chaudhary Enterprises, IBC India Trading, Likraft, D.P. Garg & Co. Pvt. Ltd., Golden Precision Products Pvt. Ltd., Focustek Manufacturing Services Pvt. Ltd., Carry Trading Pvt. Ltd., BTN-Insulo India Pvt. Ltd., Nugabest Medical India Pvt. Ltd., Atomy Enterprise India Pvt. Ltd., AA Studio Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Korikart, LS Cable & System Ltd., and BRICS India Trade Pvt. Ltd.

These companies contribute to KOSMA’s mission of fostering collaboration between South Korea and India in the SME sector.

Established to foster collaboration between Korean businesses and the Indian market, KOSMA works closely with the Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME), India’s national MSME body. Since signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2019, KOSMA and FISME have been committed to boosting investment and facilitating smooth operations for Korean SMEs in India.

KOSMA actively organizes seminars, such as the “2023 Management Strategy Seminar & Meeting,” to guide Korean SMEs on navigating challenges in the Indian market. These events provide insights into economic outlooks, investment opportunities, support policies, and risk management strategies. Additionally, KOSMA promotes cooperation between related organizations and businesses across major cities like Chennai and Bangalore