Why I want to become an Indian Ambassador to South

Korea?
(JAPNEET SIDANA)
Ever since India achieved Independence from British rule on 15th August, 1947, it has been
following a policy of peaceful co-existence with its neighbours and the rest of the world. To
implement this policy, an ambassador who is the ranking government representative stationed
in a foreign capital, plays an important role.

Do you know what is an ambassador’s job? To have as many contacts in political

establishments as possible; the job of Russian ambassador to Washington, of American
ambassador to Moscow and of every ambassador in every country of the world, as stated by
Dmitry Peskov.

The bond between India and South Korea is growing fonder and deeper year by year and this
is evident with the following facts: the last two presidential visits from South Korea to India
were in 1996 and 2006, and the embassy works between the two countries have shown great
improvements.

Recently, there have been acknowledgments in the Korean public and political spheres that
expanding relations with India should be a major economical and political priority for South
Korea.

South Korea is currently the fifth largest source of investment in India.

To the Times of India, President Roh voiced his opinion that co-operation between India's
software and Korea's IT industries would bring very efficient and successful outcomes.

The two countries agreed to shift their focus to the revision of the visa policies between the
two countries, expansion of trade, and establishment of free trade agreement to encourage
further investment between the two countries.

Korean companies such as LG and Samsung have established manufacturing and service
facilities in India, which is very much evident in the Indian markets flooded with their
products.

Several Korean construction companies won grants for a portion of the many infrastructural
building plans in India, such as the National Highways Development Project. Tata Motors'
purchase of Daewoo Commercial Vehicles at the cost of US$102 million highlights India's
investments in Korea.

Indian people living in South Korea are also very well cared for as if they are living in their
own home country India.
 So why would I miss the opportunity to serve my country if I can? Being an Indian
ambassador to Korea will be a dream come true for me. It will be a great honour for me to
serve my beautiful country if called upon. I love to make an impact and serving as an
ambassador to South Korea will not only help me to achieve my personal goals and targets, it
will also give me the opportunity to fulfil my long childhood dream of becoming a
representative of my beloved country and contribute towards its progress.