🤝 Korea & Sri Lanka Celebrate 49 Years of Bilateral Relations

The Embassy of South Korea hosted its 4,359th National Foundation Day in Colombo, marking 49 years of diplomatic ties with Sri Lanka ahead of the golden jubilee next year. • Bilateral Cooperation: Focused on expanding engagement in employment, education, tourism, and development priorities to boost future trade and investment potential. • Tourism & Exchange: Highlighted growth in South Korean arrivals—reaching ~12,000 in 2025 following Korea's travel advisory easing (Level 1 in 2024)—further supported by Sri Lanka’s visa-free/ETA exemption scheme. • Trade & Industry Showcase: Event featured Korean commercial presence under the 'K-Initiative', including cosmetics & skincare via KOTRA and consumer electronics by LG Electronics.