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Embassy of Korea in Sri Lanka celebrates Korea’s National Foundation Day and 49 years of bilateral ties

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka hosted a grand celebration at Shangri-La, Colombo to mark Korea’s 4,359th National Foundation Day. This year’s celebration also commemorated 49 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and Sri Lanka highlighting the longstanding and multifaceted partnership between the two countries. The occasion was graced by several […]

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka held a significant event at Shangri-La in Colombo to commemorate Korea's National Foundation Day, which marks the nation's 4,359th year since its founding. This year's celebration also marked 49 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and Sri Lanka, showcasing the enduring and diverse partnership between the two nations.

Attendees included notable figures such as Anil Jayantha Fernando, Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, serving as the Chief Guest, as well as Cabinet Ministers, Ministry Secretaries, Ambassadors, and representatives from various sectors of Sri Lankan society.

Charged d'Affaires of the Korean Embassy, Ms. Eunji Kang, warmly welcomed guests, underscoring the centuries-old and close diplomatic bonds between Korea and Sri Lanka, established in 1977. She highlighted how the relationship transcends government-to-government cooperation, thriving through robust people-to-people connections in areas like employment, education, and tourism.

Ms. Kang also acknowledged the Government of Sri Lanka for introducing the tourism ETA exemption for Korean nationals, which she believed would further enhance travel and cultural exchange between the two countries.

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