India-North Korea relations
Pre-modern relations between India and Korea are rooted in a rich historical tapestry that highlights the cultural exchanges between the two regions. One of the most notable accounts from this period is found in the 13th-century chronicle, Samguk Yusa. It narrates the story of Queen Heo Hwang-ok, believed to have come from a land known as "Ayuta." Scholars have posited that Ayuta could refer to either Ayodhya or Kanyakumari in India, illustrating a connection that dates back to ancient times. The significance of this connection was reinforced in 2001, when a South Korean delegation dedicated a memorial in Ayodhya to honor the queen, further cementing the historical ties between the countries....