Seoul, South Korea — The Punjabi Association of Korea (PAK) is set to celebrate the 556th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji with great devotion and community spirit on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Seoul. The event will feature a spiritual program centred around the recitation of the Sri Sukhmani Sahib Path, Shabad Kirtan, and religious songs, followed by speeches and a Langar (community meal) that embodies Sikh values of equality and service.
The celebration will take place at 15-11 Majo-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (B1 Floor), from 10:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The event is open to all, with participation from families across Korea expected.
This year’s commemoration is being organized under the leadership of Dr. Amarpreeet Singh Arora, a research professor at a leading Seoul university, along with Dr. Lakhvinder Singh, the founding president of the association. Both have played a pivotal role in strengthening the presence of the Punjabi and Sikh community in Korea.
Promoting Punjabi and Sikh Identity in Korea: The Punjabi Association of Korea has been at the forefront of efforts to preserve and promote Punjabi culture, language, and Sikh identity in Korea. Through a series of cultural, religious, social, and academic programs, the association aims to connect the growing Punjabi diaspora and introduce the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of Punjab to Korean society.
One of the major long-term goals of the association is the establishment of a new Gurdwara Sahib in Seoul, which would serve as a central place of worship, community gathering, and interfaith dialogue. This initiative is seen as a vital step toward providing a spiritual home for Sikhs in Korea and offering Koreans a chance to learn about the universal teachings of Sikhism — including equality, compassion, and service to humanity.
Despite the Sikh community being relatively small in Korea, awareness of Sikhism is slowly growing. Many Koreans who have travelled to India are familiar with Sikh traditions, but for the wider public, it remains a lesser-known faith. The efforts of the Punjabi Association of Korea are helping bridge this gap through outreach and dialogue.
A Growing Punjabi Community and Strengthening India-Korea Ties: In recent years, the number of Punjabis living in Korea has been steadily increasing, with estimates suggesting that over 5,000 people of Punjabi origin now reside across the country. They include professionals, students, and families contributing to various sectors of Korean society.
Events like the Guru Nanak Jayanti celebration not only strengthen the community’s spiritual connection but also serve as a cultural bridge between India and Korea — promoting mutual understanding and friendship between the two nations.
For his leading role in strengthening India–Korea relations, Dr. Lakhvinder Singh is recognized as the Father of the India–Korea Strategic Partnership. Under his visionary leadership, the Punjabi Association of Korea continues to work tirelessly to deepen cultural bonds and elevate the India–Korea partnership to new heights.