Memorial of Heo Hwang-ok, Ayodhya

A memorial of the Korean Queen Heo Hwang-ok is located in Ram Katha Park, near the ghats, on Sarayu River, in the holy Hindu city of Ayodhya, in Uttar Pradesh.

Planned upgrades featuring Korean and Indian architectural elements and landscaping, including a traditional pavilion, are expected to be completed in 2 years by the end of 2020 at the cost of INR 30 million.

[1] The monument was built in Korean traditional style, using a 3m high and 7,500 kg heavy stone shipped from Korea.

[1] In May 2017, during the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Seoul, a decision was taken to upgrade the monument as a joint project between India and South Korea.

[10] On November 6, 2018 on the eve of Deepavali celebration, South Korea's First Lady Kim Jung-sook laid the foundation stone for the expansion and beautification of the existing memorial.