Chang Jae-Bok has completed his tenure as Korean Ambassador to India and returned to Korea on 30th October 2024. While the new Korean Ambassador Lee Seong-Ho arrived in India on 2 November 2024. What message did Chang Jae-Bok convey to India before leaving? The former K-Amb shared a message standing in front of India Gate through the Korean Embassy India’s official Instagram page. Let us uncover the strong and beautiful relationship that India and South Korea have built over the years.
What Was K-Amb Chang Jae-Bok’s Final Message?
K-Amb Chang Jae-Bok starts the video by standing in front of India Gate. He remembers the amazing time he spent in India over the past few years. Chang further remembers the long journey from where India and South Korea’s relationship started for the first time. It was the time around 2,000 years ago when a princess from Ayodhya arrived in South Korea. She spreads the knowledge of Buddhism in the country. It helped several people to find peace and harmony within themselves.
Korea and India’s bond has only become stronger after that. Both countries also celebrated the 50 years of their togetherness. While the countries will be celebrating the 10 years of their special strategic partnership next year. Chang appreciates how India and South Korea have spent a long time together being a supporter of each other. Let us uncover some more facts about Chang Jae Bok below.
Chang Jae Bok has worked on facilitating high-level visits between the countries. Since it helped to build a closeness in both countries. The frequent meets have helped several Korean businesses to set up in India. While there are also so many cultural liking from the Indians for Korean culture. He has been to different states of India from north to south. Thus, it helped in further business development.
He has celebrated festivals like Diwali, exchanged cultural values through various events, and celebrated various special days like International Yoga Day marking the significance of Indian culture in both India and South Korea. Chang has visited various Bhawans, celebrated Holi, promoted Korean pop culture and more. He also performed the Natu Natu dance, the song that received worldwide recognition from Oscar.
India and South Korea will keep building up this bond stronger every day. There are startups that are promoting Korean culture in India. While Koreans have also adopted some parts of Indian culture. Chang has also focused on the dosti (friendship) between the two countries. He also received a farewell on his last days of service in India. Stay tuned for more information.