SUPER 30 founder, Anand Kumar was designated as the Ambassador of Korean Tourism 2024 at a function in Seoul and received a warm welcome upon arrival in the country. The function, where Kumar was felicitatedtookplace atthe Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) headquarters in Segyero,Wonju-si, GangwonStateon August 23. The executive vice president of the International Tourism Division, KTO, Hakju Lee, administered the oath to the Super 30 founder. At another event during the day, he received a hero’s welcome from the youth, an official statement said.

 

Speaking on the occasion,Leesaid that the choice of Anand Kumar was easy due to his immense popularity in India and Korea for his pioneering work with students from underprivileged sections of society. “The objective is to use this opportunity to let the youth of India and Korea know each other, understand each other’sculture,education,andmore,tobepartnersinthegrowth and prosperity of both nations and contribute to happy and peaceful living on the planet,” he added.

 

According to the statement, the Super 30 founder’s popularity was evident at another event of the day at Seoul University, which featured a discussion on his book Super 30, which led to the making of the movie Super 30, starring Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan, about Anand Kumar’s life.