A native of Peruvazhappur village in the Lalgudi Taluk of Trichy District, Dr. Aravind Raja has been residing in Korea for the past seven years. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Pusan National University.
Since 2016, he has been actively contributing to the Korea Tamil platform and is one of the key founding members of the Korea Tamil Sangam. As the head of the Future Leadership Committee (2020–2023), he played a pivotal role in coordinating and introducing new members and leaders to the organization.
Dr. Aravind Raja has made invaluable contributions to establishing the Korea Tamil Sangam, drafting its legal framework, organizing the first meeting in Daegu, and designing the association’s official logo.
He also conceptualized the "Tamil National Calendar" initiative, which helped promote Tamil numerals and the Korea Tamil Sangam among the community.
He has led awareness campaigns in Korea, uniting Tamil residents for causes such as opposing the practice of jallikattu bans and environmental issues like the Sterlite pollution protest.
During natural disasters like Cyclone Gaja and the COVID-19 pandemic, he coordinated fundraising efforts among Tamils in Korea on behalf of the Sangam to support relief activities.

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