In recent years, India and Korea have grown closer than ever through shared value and mutual respect, Chang Nyun Kim, Consul General of the Republic of Korea, said in Chennai on Friday (August 1, 2025).

Speaking at the silver jubilee opening ceremony of Patrician College of Arts and Science, Mr. Kim said, there is a great deal of liking for Korean culture in India, whether it is Korean drama, cuisine, or beauty products. He noted that be it the Mid Day Meal Scheme introduced by the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu K. Kamaraj or the Breakfast Scheme of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, Tamil Nadu has consistently invested in young minds.

“India and Korea believe in the transformative power of education,” he added.

Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister Govi. Chezhian said, Mr. Stalin has been putting in efforts to take higher education in the State to greater heights.

J. Radhakrishnan, CMD-Tangedco and chairman of Tantransco, J. Innocent Divya, Commissioner of Technical Education, Major Manoj M., director of Postal Services, Rajkumar Periasamy, film director, and S. Arockiaraj, Deputy Province Leader, Brothers of St. Patrick, India and Ghana, were among those who spoke at the event. 

A coffee table book and a special postal cover were also released on the occasion.