Ayodhya: South Korea Defence Minister Suh Wook made a visit to Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh and reviewed the memorial park and Indo-Korean Monument being constructed in memory of Queen Heo Hwang-ok.
According to reports, Princess Suriratna of Ayodhya had travelled to Korea and married King Kim Suro and became Queen Heo Hwang-ok in 48AD. Many Koreans trace their ancestry to the legendary princess.
Meanwhile, the Korean Defence Minister stated that the memorial will further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. He was also hopeful that the memorial will become as famous as the Taj Mahal.
Earlier, the Korean Defence Minister was accorded a warm welcome at the Ayodhya airstrip by senior officials of the district.
