27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Friendship through film: Screening marks India's role in Korean war
Korean Cultural Centre India organises a special screening of Korean film 'Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War'
The Korean Cultural Centre India held a special Korea–India Friendship Screening to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Korean War. The event honoured the role of India's 60 Para Field Ambulance, which served as part of the United Nations Forces during the war, and highlighted the long-standing friendship between Korea and India.
In 1950, India sent 341 medical personnel from the 60 Para Field Ambulance to Korea. They provided critical care on the front lines for over two years. Their service remains a strong example of humanitarian support and international cooperation.
The event featured a screening of the Korean film
Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War
, which focuses on themes of division and brotherhood during the war. The film stars Won Bin and Jang Dong-gun, both popular among Indian viewers.
The screening served as a reminder of the values shared by both countries.
Visitors also had the chance to explore Korean culture through a calligraphy workshop and an immersive Virtual Reality experience. The VR tour allowed participants to view Korean landscapes and added a hands-on element to the programme.
Hwang Il Yong, Director of the Korean Cultural Centre India, said the screening was a way to reflect on the sacrifices made and to celebrate the strong ties between the two countries.
Prajal Sharma, a student who attended the event, shared that the story of India's involvement in the Korean War made the experience meaningful and strengthened his appreciation for the cultural exchange.
