South Korea-India: Strengthening Strategic Ties in a Changing World

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is poised to visit India on a three-day mission starting Sunday, targeting the enhancement of bilateral trade, defense, and technological ties amid escalating global geopolitical challenges.

The visit features crucial discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, where both leaders are expected to formalize agreements enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors, sources familiar with the planning revealed.

South Korea's National Security Adviser, Wi Sung-lac, emphasized the prospect of opening a new chapter in strategic economic cooperation. The agenda includes collaboration in shipbuilding, maritime industries, finance, AI, and defense while ensuring robust coordination on energy supply chains affected by the Middle Eastern conflict.