Korean humanitarian delegation at the Korea–Sri Lanka Humanitarian Aid Distribution Programme, National Namal Uyana — 10 October 2026
The Korea Volunteer Association for Persons of Distinguished Service to the State delivered a major humanitarian donation to Sri Lanka during a week-long mission in October 2026, culminating in the Korea–Sri Lanka Humanitarian Aid Distribution Programme at National Namal Uyana on 10 October.
Led by Chairman Mr. Deokju Jung, the nine-member Korean delegation visited communities across Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Kesbewa, Beruwala and Colombo, handing over aid, clothing and school supplies, and meeting the President, the Foreign Affairs Minister, the Health Minister and other Sri Lankan government representatives.
The friendship behind this mission was created and nurtured by the Federation of Film Media Culture Entertainment (FFMCE), which coordinated the programme and continues to build bridges between Sri Lanka and South Korea through humanitarian service, education and culture.
📌 Key Facts at a Glance
Korea Volunteer Association for Persons of Distinguished Service to the State (Central Headquarters), South Korea.
7 – 13 October 2026, from arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport to departure.
Humanitarian Aid Distribution Programme, National Namal Uyana — 10 October 2026.
FFMCE created the Korea–Sri Lanka relationship and coordinated the mission.
President, Foreign Affairs Minister, Health Minister, Dambulla Mayor, Beruwala Urban Council, Anuradhapura District Secretariat.
Nine Korean members, led by Chairman Mr. Deokju Jung.
🎁 The Korean Donation to Sri Lanka
The centrepiece of the mission was the Korea–Sri Lanka Humanitarian Aid Distribution Programme, held at National Namal Uyana on 10 October 2026. The Korean delegation attended as official invitees and joined the handover of humanitarian aid, clothing, school supplies and other donations to beneficiaries.
The programme was designed to strengthen humanitarian cooperation, friendship and community care between Sri Lanka and South Korea. Members of the delegation wore traditional Korean Hanbok, turning the ceremony into a living showcase of cultural friendship between the two nations.
Essential relief items and clothing handed directly to families and individuals in need.
Learning materials donated to support the education of Sri Lankan children.
A water purification machine donated by CEYKO International Korea, inspected on site in the Somawathiya area.
Donations to an institution caring for children without parents or needing special protection, and visits to schools for children with disabilities.
Requisites and supplies offered to novice monks (samanera) at a pirivena in Anuradhapura.
A donation programme honouring the late Korean chairman who helped start the original giving, supporting an organisation he had identified.
🇰🇷 About the Korea Volunteer Association for Persons of Distinguished Service to the State
The Korea Volunteer Association for Persons of Distinguished Service to the State is a South Korean volunteer organisation whose central headquarters is led by Chairman Mr. Deokju Jung. It travelled to Sri Lanka to follow up on earlier humanitarian assistance, meet the people it serves and explore deeper cooperation.
Korean Delegation
Humanitarian & Friendship Mission to Sri Lanka, October 2026
Delegation Members
Sri Lanka Programme Coordinator
🗓️ A Week of Humanitarian Activities: Day-by-Day Programme
Over seven days, the delegation combined aid distribution with school visits, community care, religious observances and official meetings.
Day 1 — Arrival & Welcome
A special reception programme welcomed the Korean humanitarian and friendship delegation at Bandaranaike International Airport, where the purpose of the visit, the humanitarian activities and future Korea–Sri Lanka cooperation were outlined to the media.
Day 2 — Anuradhapura
The delegation met the Anuradhapura District Secretariat and state representatives to review information and reports on humanitarian aid provided to Sri Lanka and its distribution to beneficiaries, and learned about the coordination role of the Disaster Management Centre. They then visited a government school for students with special needs, offered requisites and supplies to novice monks at a pirivena, and paid homage at the historic Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi.
Day 3 — Somawathiya, Dambulla & Namal Uyana
The group visited Somawathiya and other locations, inspected the water purification machine donated by CEYKO International Korea and a proposed site for new technical equipment, and observed an institution serving children with disabilities. At National Namal Uyana they checked the venue and preparations for the next day's aid distribution. They also met the Mayor of Dambulla and made donations to a home caring for children who need special protection.
Day 4 — The Aid Distribution Programme
The flagship Korea–Sri Lanka Humanitarian Aid Distribution Programme was held at National Namal Uyana (details above). The delegation then travelled to Kandy, where a donation programme honoured the late Korean chairman who contributed to the original donation process, supporting an organisation he had identified.
Day 5 — Kesbewa, Beruwala & Colombo
The delegation visited a centre in Kesbewa caring for people with special needs, met Sri Lanka Masters athletes, and learned about elder-care development work at HelpAge Sri Lanka. At Beruwala Urban Council they held an official meeting with local leaders on future humanitarian, educational, cultural and community-development projects. In the evening, Prof. Suranga Silva received the group at the Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA), University of Colombo, to discuss academic exchange opportunities with South Korean universities.
Day 6 — Meetings with Government Leaders
The delegation held official meetings with Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa — including discussion of medical facilities Sri Lanka can access through South Korea — and met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat. The group then visited Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, where a special ceremony was held and the Chief Incumbent, Ven. Assaji Thero, exchanged views on religious, cultural and development cooperation.
Day 7 — Departure
On the final day the delegation visited CCBT Campus in Battaramulla, where a K-beauty education programme and a memorandum of understanding with Korea's Open Cyber University were highlighted, before departing Bandaranaike International Airport for South Korea in the evening.
🏛️ Meetings with Sri Lankan Government Representatives
Alongside its community work, the delegation held a series of official meetings with Sri Lankan government leaders and institutions to share the results of its humanitarian work and discuss future cooperation.
Met at the Presidential Secretariat to brief the President on cooperation in education, Korean language learning, university opportunities, the beauty sector, and wider study and employment pathways.
Official meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism on international friendship and bilateral cooperation.
Discussion with the Minister of Health and Mass Media on medical facilities that Sri Lanka can access through South Korea.
Review of records on aid delivered to Sri Lanka and its distribution, together with the Disaster Management Centre's coordination work.
Courtesy meeting during the Namal Uyana preparations, followed by a donation to a children's care institution.
Exchange of ideas with civic leadership on future humanitarian, educational, cultural and community-development projects.
Meeting with Prof. Suranga Silva on academic exchange opportunities between South Korean universities and the University of Colombo.
Briefing on elder-care and senior-citizen development programmes.
🙏 Faith, Culture and Community Care
Respect for Sri Lankan heritage ran through the entire programme. The delegation worshipped at the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura, supported novice monks at a pirivena, and attended a special ceremony at Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, where they exchanged views with the Chief Incumbent, Ven. Assaji Thero, on religious, cultural and development cooperation.
"Although nationality, language and culture differ, humanity can bring people together — this mission showed that friendship grows wherever people care for one another."
🤝 FFMCE: The Bridge Between Korea and Sri Lanka
The relationship between the Korean association and Sri Lanka was created and strengthened by the Federation of Film Media Culture Entertainment (FFMCE). FFMCE's team, led on the ground by Co-Founder Mr. Ravindra Gayanath Silva, worked with Sri Lankan authorities and Korean partners to make every stage of the visit possible.
Relationship Building
Created and nurtured the partnership between the Korean volunteer association and Sri Lankan institutions.
Programme Coordination
Planned the seven-day itinerary across five districts and towns, including the Namal Uyana distribution event.
Government Liaison
Arranged meetings with the President, ministers, local councils and district officials.
Reception & Logistics
Supported airport reception on arrival and departure and all local arrangements.
Education & Culture
Opened doors for academic exchange, Korean language learning and cultural friendship.
Long-Term Cooperation
Laid a foundation for future humanitarian, educational, cultural and community projects.
🌏 Why This Mission Matters for Sri Lanka–Korea Relations
Beyond the immediate relief it provided, the mission demonstrated how civil-society diplomacy can deepen ties between two nations. Direct support for communities, visible respect for local culture and open dialogue with national leaders created trust that formal agreements alone rarely achieve.
Practical aid reaching schools, care centres and families across several regions.
Personal connections between Korean volunteers and Sri Lankan communities.
Dialogue on Korean language study, university exchange and skills pathways.
Hanbok, temple visits and shared ceremonies built mutual appreciation.
💐 Acknowledgements
FFMCE extends its respectful gratitude to everyone who made the mission a success:
Ven. Wanawasi Rahula Thero, Viharadhipathi of National Namal Uyana, for his blessings, guidance and support.
H.E. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, for supporting Sri Lanka–Korea friendship and cooperation.
Minister Vijitha Herath (Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism) and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa (Health and Mass Media), for their time and commitment to international friendship and public welfare.
Mr. Ravindra Gayanath Silva, Co-Founder of FFMCE, for coordination, organisation and strengthening Sri Lanka–Korea ties.
The staff of Bandaranaike International Airport, and University of Colombo undergraduates Anuja Liyanage and Tarushi Udawatta for media support.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who donated humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka in October 2026?
The Korea Volunteer Association for Persons of Distinguished Service to the State, led by Chairman Mr. Deokju Jung, delivered humanitarian aid, clothing, school supplies and other donations to Sri Lankan beneficiaries during its 7–13 October 2026 mission.
Where was the main aid distribution held?
The Korea–Sri Lanka Humanitarian Aid Distribution Programme took place on 10 October 2026 at National Namal Uyana near Dambulla, with the Korean delegation attending as official invitees.
What is the role of FFMCE in the mission?
The Federation of Film Media Culture Entertainment (FFMCE) built and nurtured the relationship between the Korean association and Sri Lanka, coordinating the programme, official meetings and community visits.
Which Sri Lankan leaders met the Korean delegation?
The delegation held official meetings with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, the Dambulla Mayor, Beruwala Urban Council leadership, and officials of the Anuradhapura District Secretariat.
What did CEYKO International Korea contribute?
CEYKO International Korea donated a water purification machine that the delegation inspected in the Somawathiya area, and the group also examined a proposed site for installing new technical equipment in future.
How long did the mission last?
The delegation arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport on 7 October 2026 and departed on 13 October 2026, completing a seven-day programme across Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Kesbewa, Beruwala and Colombo.
🇰🇷🇱🇰 Together for Humanity — From Korea to Sri Lanka
The 2026 mission shows what sustained friendship can deliver: aid that reaches people, dialogue that reaches leaders, and a partnership that will keep growing. FFMCE is honoured to have brought the Korea Volunteer Association for Persons of Distinguished Service to the State and Sri Lanka together, and remains committed to building new opportunities for both nations.
Official Photo Gallery — Korea–Sri Lanka Humanitarian Aid Mission 2026
Photographic documentation of the Korean delegation's week in Sri Lanka: airport reception, community visits, the aid distribution at National Namal Uyana, and meetings with Sri Lankan government leaders.
Korean Humanitarian Delegation Welcomed at Bandaranaike International Airport
Official reception of the Korean humanitarian and friendship delegation on arrival in Sri Lanka on 7 October 2026.
Official Delegation Portrait — Korea Volunteer Association for Persons of Distinguished Service
Members of the Korean delegation led by Chairman Mr. Deokju Jung during the 2026 humanitarian mission to Sri Lanka.
Anuradhapura District Secretariat Meeting on Humanitarian Aid Records
The delegation reviewing aid distribution reports with the Anuradhapura District Secretariat and the Disaster Management Centre.
Visit to a Government School for Students with Special Needs
The delegation observing a government school for students with special educational needs in the Anuradhapura area.
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Offering of Requisites to Novice Monks at a Pirivena
Essential requisites and supplies offered to novice monks (samanera) at a pirivena in Anuradhapura.
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Veneration at the Historic Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
Delegation members paying respects at the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura and receiving blessings.
CEYKO International Korea Water Purification Plant — Somawathiya Area
Inspection of the water purification machine donated by CEYKO International Korea and the proposed site for future equipment.
Meeting with the Mayor of Dambulla and Visit to a Children's Home
Courtesy meeting with the Dambulla Mayor and donations to an institution caring for children who need special protection.
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Korea–Sri Lanka Humanitarian Aid Distribution Programme at National Namal Uyana
The flagship event of the mission: humanitarian aid, clothing, school supplies and other donations handed to beneficiaries on 10 October 2026.
Hanbok Showcase — Korean Heritage Shared with Sri Lanka
Members of the delegation wearing traditional Korean Hanbok during the aid distribution ceremony.
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Official Meetings with the Foreign Minister and the Health Minister
Discussions with Minister Vijitha Herath and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa on cooperation and medical-facility opportunities via South Korea.
Delegation Meets President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Official meeting at the Presidential Secretariat on education, Korean language learning and future cooperation.
Sri Lanka & South Korea: One Mission, Two Nations — Delegation, FFMCE & Sri Lankan Partners
A closing commemorative portrait of the 2026 humanitarian mission that strengthened friendship between Sri Lanka and South Korea.
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