A short video posted on Bhagwant Mann’s official Instagram account (@bhagwantmann1) shows Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visibly impressed and momentarily speechless when a Korean woman speaks fluent Punjabi. Mann shared that during his visit to South Korea he met a couple and was delighted to hear Punjabi spoken by their Korean-born daughter, writing that Punjabi is more than a language — it is an identity.
The clip quickly went viral, with viewers praising the woman’s command of Punjabi and celebrating the moment as a joyful example of cultural connection. Comments included sentiments such as “Got a beautiful glimpse of Punjabi culture” and “This moment is truly a proud one.”
The exchange underscores the global reach of Punjabi language and culture, showing how people from diverse backgrounds are learning and embracing it. During the same visit, Mann also appealed to the Punjabi diaspora in Seoul to help attract Korean investment to Punjab, combining cultural outreach with economic diplomacy.
