India and South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism.
a. France
b. Germany
c. Australia
d. South Korea
- The MoU was signed between Union Ministry of Tourism and South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in New Delhi.
- It was signed during the official four-day visit of First Lady of South Korea Kim Jung-sook (wife of incumbent South Korean President Moon Jae-in) to India.
- First Lady Kim was Chief Guest at the Deepotsav event organized by Uttar Pradesh Government in Ayodhya and at the ceremony of inaugurating new Memorial of Queen Suriratna (Heo Hwang-ok) in Ayodhya.
Interesting to know:
- Ayodhya and Korea have historical connections.
- It is believed that Ayodhya's legendary Princess Suriratna had traveled to Korea in 48 AD and married Korean King Suro.
Details:
- South Korea is one of the leading tourists generating market for India from the East Asia region.
- Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) from South Korea Republic in 2017 were 1,42,383 and during January- September were 1,08,901.
- The signing of this MoU will be instrumental in increasing tourist arrivals to India from this source market.
- It will expand bilateral cooperation in tourism sector, increase exchange of information and data related to tourism and encourage cooperation between tourism stakeholders including Hotels and Tour Operators.
- It will also encourage Investment in the Tourism and Hospitality sectors and promote safe, honorable and sustainable tourism.
Question:
Q. India and which country have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism?a. France
b. Germany
c. Australia
d. South Korea
