The Ambassador – designate of Sri Lanka to the Republic of Korea, M.K Pathmanaathan assumed duties on 30 October 2025 at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Seoul.
His assumption of duties was marked by a simple ceremony organised by the staff of the Embassy. In his address to the staff of the Embassy, the Ambassador-designate emphasized the importance of safeguarding the welfare of Sri Lankan migrants and upholding an efficient and effective consular service for the Sri Lankan community in Korea. He also referred to the longstanding vibrant relations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea; the need to further elevate trade, investment and tourism ties.
Ambassador-designate Pathmanaathan has served in various portfolios in the Sri Lanka Foreign Service, and he served as the Additional Secretary/ Africa and Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka immediately prior to his retirement in March 2025. He has previously served as Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Egypt and Oman. He has also served in Sri Lanka Missions in Chennai, Kuala Lumpur and London in various capacities.
Ambassador-designate Pathmanathan has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Peradeniya and a Postgraduate Degree in International Relations from the Annamalai University in India.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Seoul
03 November 2025
