New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Foreign Minister of South Korea, Cho Hyun, arrived in New Delhi on Friday evening for his maiden visit to India.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal extended his greetings, noting that the India-South Korea Special Strategic Partnership remains strong and future-oriented.
In a post on X, Jaiswal wrote, “Warm welcome to FM Cho Hyun of the Republic of Korea as he arrives in New Delhi on his maiden visit to India. India-South Korea Special Strategic Partnership remains strong & geared towards the future.”
Warm welcome to FM @FMChoHyun of the Republic of Korea as he arrives in New Delhi on his maiden visit to India.
🇮🇳-🇰🇷 Special Strategic Partnership remains strong & geared towards the future. pic.twitter.com/1rtIqNgcsa
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— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) August 15, 2025
Korea’s Liberation Day coincides with India’s Independence Day. Cho Hyun extended his greetings to India after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar wished him on the occasion.
In a post on X, he said, “Dear External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, thank you sincerely for your warm congratulations on Korea’s National Liberation Day. Today is also India’s Independence Day, and I extend my heartfelt congratulations. I look forward to further deepening the close friendship and cooperation between our two countries. I hope to see you soon!”
🇰🇷🤝🇮🇳 자이샨카르 장관님, 대한민국의 광복절을 축하해 주신 데 대해 깊이 감사드립니다. 오늘은 인도의 독립기념일이기도 합니다. 저도 진심으로 축하를 전해드리며, 앞으로도 양국 간 긴밀한 우정과 협력을 지속적으로 발전시켜 나가기를 기대합니다. 곧 뵙기를 고대합니다.
Dear @DrSJaishankar,… https://t.co/VMwW3ZD9gF— 조현 외교부 장관 FM Cho Hyun (@FMChoHyun) August 15, 2025
Jaishankar shared an old snippet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on the sidelines of the G7 Summit at Kananaskis in Canada in June.
In a post on X, he said, “Heartfelt congratulations to FM Cho Hyun, the Government and the people of the Republic of Korea on their National Liberation Day. Look forward to welcoming you to India.”
Heartfelt congratulations to FM @FMChoHyun, the Government and the people of the Republic of Korea on their National Liberation Day.
Look forward to welcoming you to India.
🇮🇳 🇰🇷 pic.twitter.com/mb5oEv4mOO
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 15, 2025
Marking the twin celebrations, the Korean Embassy in India released a video in which Korean diplomats conveyed Independence Day wishes in Hindi.
“Letter from the Korean Embassy on Independence Day, in Hindi. Watch as our Korean Diplomats at the Embassy wish you a Happy Independence Day,” the Embassy said.
*स्वतंत्रता दिवस पर कोरिया दूतावास का पत्र, हिंदी में*
Watch as our Korean Diplomats at the Embassy wish you a Happy Independence Day 🇮🇳🇰🇷#स्वतंत्रतादिवस #independenceday #independenceday🇮🇳 #independenceday2025 #koreaindiadosti #amritmahotsav #amritmahotsav🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/rMZKGu9Z7v— Korean Embassy India (@RokEmbIndia) August 15, 2025
Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Seoul celebrated the 79th Independence Day.
The Indian diaspora in South Korea joyfully celebrated the 79th Independence Day at the Indian Embassy in Seoul.
Ambassador @KumarAmitMEA unfurled the Indian flag, read the Hon’ble President’s Address to the Nation.
The event featured vibrant cultural performances by the… pic.twitter.com/SgauhSesFw
— India in ROK (@IndiainROK) August 15, 2025
The captivating performances highlighted India’s rich cultural heritage, with diaspora members delivering captivating performances that instilled pride and joy in the audience. (2/2)#IndependenceDay #IndependenceDay2025 @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @KumarAmitMEA pic.twitter.com/EEb9Uv304Q
— India in ROK (@IndiainROK) August 15, 2025
In a post on X, the Embassy said, “The Indian diaspora in South Korea joyfully celebrated the 79th Independence Day at the Indian Embassy in Seoul. Ambassador Amit Kumar unfurled the Indian flag, read the Hon’ble President’s Address to the Nation. The event featured vibrant cultural performances by the members of the Indian community. The captivating performances highlighted India’s rich cultural heritage, with diaspora members delivering captivating performances that instilled pride and joy in the audience.” (ANI)