Korean Assn in India Charts Dynamic Course for 2025-26, inducts new faces 

New Delhi, India – In a forward-looking workshop on Friday at the IBS Center in Gurugram, President Lee Kwang-il of the Korean Association in India laid out a comprehensive agenda to strengthen and support the local Korean community. Joined by newly inducted executive members, he underscored the organization’s commitment to financial transparency, enhanced communication, and the revitalization of Korean language schools, all with a view to fostering closer ties between Korea and India.

During his opening remarks, Lee emphasized the need for an annual business plan that would allow the Association to progress “without hesitation.” In particular, he reiterated the imperative of achieving financial independence, underlining that transparent accounting is foundational for building trust among community members.

Lee also promised to bolster communication channels, including digital platforms such as “Namaste” and “Band,” to connect the Korean community more effectively and establish relevant support networks.

Among the most notable proposals was the pledge to improve educational resources at three Korean language schools, which Lee described as “an investment for the future.” He stated his intention to create an environment where children can immerse themselves in Korean language and culture, thereby strengthening their dual sense of identity. Additionally, he highlighted the significance of fortifying the friendship between India and Korea through partnerships and cultural exchanges.

He emphasized a potential collaboration between the Korean Association in India’s monthly magazine and the Asian Community News Network’s monthly ACN magazine. This collaboration would envisage sharing content and other information to expand the audience base in the Korean and Indian communities.

“Our goal,” Lee said, “is to become a ‘Korean Association that runs on foot,’ not a slow and stuffy organization. We want to provide trust and satisfaction to the community by being agile and capable.” Concluding his address, he urged participants to engage in substantive discussions and put forth constructive suggestions, expressing hope that the workshop would serve as a “solid stepping stone” for the Association’s ongoing development.

During the workshop on Friday, Lee inducted new faces, including one from the Indian community. They included HYUNJU KIM as Senior Vice President, SANJEEV K AHUJA as Honorary Chair of the Public Relations Committee, WONJUN KIM as Head of the Sports and Culture Committee, JANGHEE MUN as Head of Education Subcommittee 1, MIRYUNG MAENG as Head of Education Subcommittee 1, Hyejung Cho as Chief Planning Officer 2, YUKYOUNG LEE as General Manager, YONGHYEOK SEO as Chief Planning Officer 2, and HYEYOUNG LEE as Head of the External Relations.

The executive body of the Korean Association in India include GYUYEONG KYEONG Vice President, JANGWOON HYUN Vice President, Dr. ABRAHAM LEE Honorary Vice Chairman, HYEEJUNG CHO Chief Planning Officer 2, JAEWON CHANG Legal Advisor, SUZY CHOI Head of the Events Committee 1, JUHEE LEE Head of the Social Welfare Committee, ROHIT KUMAR Executive Assistant, GEEJOON TOH Head of the Youth Committee, and YOUNGDOO SEO Head of the Events Committee 1.

In December 2024, Kawng-il Lee was elected as the 13th President of the Korean Association of India in a glittering ceremony in New Delhi. As the CEO and Founder of SHINKWANG ELECTRONICS Pvt. Ltd., a position he has held since March 2002, Lee has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the business world. Furthermore, his role as President of the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC) India Branch from 2017 to 2023, and now as the Head of the South Western Asia Municipal Chapter of the council, showcases his dedication to broader diplomatic and cultural initiatives. His efforts were recently recognized with a Presidential Citation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in October 2024, solidifying his reputation as a distinguished leader in the Korean diaspora.