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Korea was keen on strengthening industrial and cultural relations with India even as it wanted to explore tie-ups on educational exchange programmes between the two countries, Consul General of Republic of Korea in Chennai, Kyungsoo Kim, said today.

Calling on Tamil Nadu Governor CH Vidyasagar Rao at Raj Bhavan here, he said India had played a positive role in Korean affairs after its independence and was exploring more avenues like signing of MoUs with Universities and for educational exchange programmes.

"Globally, Republic of Korea ranks high in education, job security and is a launch pad of a mature mobile market. Korea looks forward to further strengthening its industrial and cultural relations with India and in Tamil Nadu in particular", he was quoted as saying in a Raj Bhavan release.

Noting that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' initiative paved the way for progress in all spheres, Rao said, "Tamil Nadu is one of the most industrialised states and shares historical and cultural relationship with Korea".

"Tamil Nadu is an automobile hub, a destination for healthcare and information technology, flourishing in food processing industry, buzzing with economic activity and is a most sought after destination for new ventures", he said.

Governor's Principal Secretary, Ramesh Chand Meena, Deputy Secretary, K V Muralidharan were also present on the occasion.

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