New Delhi, April 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the deep-rooted relationship between South Korea and India by acknowledging the growing emergence of Korean dramas in India.

Welcoming South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on his maiden state visit to India today, PM Modi in a joint press statetment after bilateral talks, announced that in collaboration with President Lee, they will launch the India-Korea Friendship Festival from April 20 to April 28 to celebrate their "shared heritage" which dates back to the legendary story of Princess Suriratna and King Kim Suro to today's vibrant cultural exchange.

Prime Minister said, "India and Korea share a relationship that goes back thousands of years. The story of Prince...