According to Korean legends, Princess Suriratna from Ayodhya had travelled to Korea and married King Kim Suro and became Queen Heo Hwang-ok some 2000 years ago.
South Korea's First Lady Kim Yoon-ok's descendants had royal origin in Ayodhya. Kim, wife of South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, is a descendant of one of royal families in Ayodhya dating back two thousand years, The Korea Times has reported quoting the presidential office.
The main streets of Ayodhya wear a scintillating look with illuminated lamps and special decorations.
A large number of Koreans trace their ancestry to this legendary princess, who is known as Queen Heo Hwang-ok.
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