India is like second HQ for most Korean companies; they came to India without exit plans. More are coming

A majority of expatriates from various countries have flown out of India using chartered planes (because of COVID-19 outbreak here). But hardly a few hundred South Korean nationals left for their country and the majority of 15,000 still remains in India and they are facing tough situations bravely here. Any particular reason?

Shin Bong-kil, Ambassador, the Republic of Korea in New Delhi.

Shin Bong-kil: The Korean community has much trust that the Indian government will bring the situation under control. The Embassy and the Korean community have been following the government’s measures very closely from the beginning, and we much appreciate the Indian government’s approach. I am also aware that the WHO also has commended the Indian government’s active measures. Additionally, it is very encouraging that Prime Minister Modi is holding meetings with Ministers to develop an exit strategy for a soft-landing into the post-COVID19 era.


The majority of Koreans who are returning to Korea are the many tourists who were stranded during the lockdown, along with dependents of the Koreans working in Korean companies. I would like to take this chance to convey our great appreciation to the Indian authorities and people who have helped Koreans reach the repatriation flights, from the Himalayas to the Thar Desert. Read more...