Indian mission in Seoul hosts tourism roadshow

The event featured presentations on luxury tourism, Buddhist heritage circuits, yoga and wellness, adventure tourism, and MICE opportunities in India.

India hosts tourism roadshow in Seoul / X/@IndiainROK

The Embassy of India in Seoul hosted a tourism roadshow, “Incredible India – Explore the Extraordinary,” on March 16 at Sevit Island, bringing together government officials, travel industry representatives, and tour operators to spotlight India as a global travel destination.

The roadshow commenced with the traditional Lighting of the Lamp ceremony, led by Ambassador Gourangalal Das, Lee Jin-seok, President of the Korea Association of Travel Agents (KATA), and Abhishek Gupta, television personality and restaurateur.

According to a post on X by the embassy, Ambassador Das, in his welcome remarks, highlighted that people-to-people ties continue to strengthen the India–Korea special strategic partnership, especially in tourism.

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Das also encouraged Korean stakeholders to view India as a destination as well as a long-term partner offering diverse opportunities.

The Mission hosted the tourism roadshow “Incredible India – Explore the Extraordinary” on 16 March 2026 at Sevit Island, bringing together approximately 120 stakeholders from the Korean travel industry, media, and travel writers.

The event commenced with the traditional Lighting… pic.twitter.com/a29CdtSw6K
— India in ROK (@IndiainROK) March 19, 2026

The event, attended by about 120 representatives from South Korean travel agencies and tour operators, featured presentations on luxury tourism, Buddhist heritage circuits, yoga and wellness, adventure tourism, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) opportunities in India.

The roadshow also included an interactive yoga session and a Kathak dance performance showcasing India’s cultural heritage, along with experiential displays of Indian tea, cuisine, handicrafts, and textiles.

India’s tourism promotion in Seoul comes as both nations show increasing interest in expanding people-to-people connections through travel and cultural exchange, with the roadshow being a part of broader strategic efforts by India’s tourism sector to boost foreign arrivals and reinforce its position as a compelling destination for international travellers.

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JD

James DURAISWAMY

2026-03-19 00:00:00

I’m glad to see cooperation developing between countries. Fortunately, people in India widely speak English, while South Korea primarily uses Korean. It’s interesting that in South Korea, English is taught as a second language all the way through grade 12, yet many students still struggle with conversational fluency and confidence. I’ve been told this is gradually improving, which is encouraging.

Both South Korea and India are major technology powerhouses, and there is a great deal they can learn from each other. Although I don’t have an Indian background, I follow news from South and Southeast Asia closely because so much global activity and innovation is happening in that region.

I also recently learned about the linguistic similarities between Korean and Tamil. Several Tamil words appear to be intertwined with Korean vocabulary. It’s unusual, but there are theories suggesting historical cultural contact between ancient Korean kingdoms and regions of South India. While not universally accepted, it’s a topic that continues to attract academic interest.