PUAC Yangju Chapter Supports Korean Language Education, Strengthens Diaspora Outreach in India

New Delhi/NCR, India – The Yangju Chapter of the Presidential Advisory Council on Democratic and Peaceful Unification (PUAC), South Korea, undertook a multi-city visit to India from February 20 to 25, reinforcing Korean language education for diaspora children and expanding grassroots Indo-Korea community engagement.

The delegation, led by Chairman Lee Seok-hee, partnered with the PUAC Southwest Asia Chapter to deliver book funds and educational support to Korean language schools, with key engagements in Greater Noida and Gurugram—both home to growing Korean expatriate communities.

“This visit is especially meaningful as India continues to grow rapidly,” Lee said during the programme. “We hope this support becomes a small but meaningful foundation for Korean language education among our children living here.”

Focus on Language and Identity: The delegation attended a graduation ceremony at the Greater Noida Korean Language School, where students and teachers highlighted the rising demand for structured Korean language education in India’s NCR region. The visit included a field interaction with educators to discuss operational challenges and pathways to strengthen curriculum delivery and resources.

A follow-up ceremony in Gurugram saw additional book donations and discussions with teachers about students’ interest in learning Korean—reflecting broader Hallyu-driven cultural curiosity among younger generations.

PUAC Southwest Asia Chapter Chairman Park Ui-don underscored the long partnership between the two chapters, noting over 15 years of sustained collaboration. He thanked the Yangju Chapter for its continued support, which enables overseas Korean children to “retain their identity and sustain Korean language learning despite challenges abroad.”

Community and Institutional Backing: The visit also drew appreciation from senior community leaders, including former Southwest Asia Chapter head and Korean Association in India President Lee Gwang-il, who highlighted the importance of consistent engagement with diaspora institutions.

The delegation concluded the visit with a courtesy call on the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in India, seeking continued embassy-level cooperation for future cultural and educational initiatives. The ambassador commended the on-ground outreach and reaffirmed the embassy’s willingness to support programmes that strengthen diaspora identity and cultural continuity.

Indo-Korea Context: The visit comes amid the expansion of people-to-people ties between India and South Korea, with education and community initiatives increasingly complementing strong bilateral trade and investment relations. The NCR region—particularly Gurugram and Greater Noida—has emerged as a key hub for Korean businesses and families, driving demand for Korean language schools and cultural infrastructure.

Organisations such as the Korean Association in India and local Korean language schools have played a vital role in sustaining cultural roots, while initiatives like the PUAC outreach are adding institutional depth to these efforts.

Beyond the immediate donation, observers say the visit reflects a broader shift toward next-generation cultural diplomacy—where language, identity, and diaspora engagement are becoming central pillars of Indo-Korea relations.

For India’s Korean community, the visit was more than a symbolic gesture. It reaffirmed sustained support from Seoul while strengthening networks that will shape the cultural confidence and identity of the next generation growing up between two dynamic societies.