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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's State Visit to India to Boost Ties

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will undertake a State Visit to India from April 19 to 21 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He will be accompanied by the First Lady and a high-level delegation for discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation in areas like semiconductors, AI, trade, and shipbuilding. The visit includes meetings with President Droupadi Murmu and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. This diplomatic engagement builds upon previous talks between the two leaders and aims to expand the strategic partnership.

Key Points: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung State Visit to India

  • First state visit by President Lee
  • Focus on tech & shipbuilding
  • To meet PM Modi & President Murmu
  • Builds on 2025 G7 talks
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to pay State Visit to India from April 19-21

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visits India April 19-21 for talks with PM Modi on trade, tech, and strategic cooperation.

"strengthening bilateral cooperation across a wide spectrum of areas - Ministry of External Affairs"

New Delhi, April 16

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will pay a State Visit to India from April 19-21 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Lee will be accompanied by First Lady Kim Hea Kyung and a high-level delegation comprising ministers, senior officials, and business leaders. This will mark President Lee's first visit to India.

During the visit, Lee will hold discussions with PM Modi on "strengthening bilateral cooperation across a wide spectrum of areas," including shipbuilding, trade, investments, AI, semiconductors, and critical and emerging technologies.

The two leaders are expected to focus on "people-to-people connect and cultural exchanges," while also exchanging views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. The Prime Minister will host a lunch in honour of the visiting dignitary.

As part of the official itinerary, the South Korean President will hold discussions with President Droupadi Murmu, who will host a banquet in his honour. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is also scheduled to call on Lee during the stay.

India and the Republic of Korea share a multifaceted partnership "rooted in ancient civilisational ties and shared values of democracy and the rule of law." The visit highlights the "shared aspiration of both countries to further strengthen existing areas of cooperation while expanding collaboration in new and emerging areas of mutual interest."

This high-profile visit builds on a period of sustained diplomatic momentum, following a key meeting between Modi and Lee on the sidelines of the G7 Summit 2025 in Kananaskis, Canada, in June 2025. During those talks, both leaders reached a consensus to enhance cooperation in strategic sectors such as commerce, investment, technology, and shipbuilding.

To further operationalise this vision, the sixth India-Republic of Korea Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue was convened in Seoul in February this year. Co-chaired by Secretary (East) P Kumaran and South Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo, the dialogue provided a platform for both nations to conduct a comprehensive review of the full spectrum of bilateral ties, setting the stage for the upcoming State Visit.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone working in the tech sector in Bengaluru, the focus on emerging tech is very promising. Korean companies like Samsung and Hyundai are already big here. More collaboration can create high-skilled jobs and boost our manufacturing ecosystem. Fingers crossed!
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Priya S
I'm glad they mentioned "people-to-people connect." We have so much to learn from each other's cultures. Korean dramas and food are already popular here. Maybe we can see more Indian classical dance and yoga workshops in Seoul? Cultural exchange is the real foundation of strong ties.
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Rohit P
Shipbuilding is a smart area to focus on. With our long coastline and 'Sagarmala' project, we can learn a lot from Korean expertise. This partnership should be about mutual benefit, not just one-way investment. Hope our side negotiates good terms for skill development and local employment.
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Nikhil C
While the focus on tech and trade is good, I hope the discussions also cover regional security, especially given the volatile situation in Northeast Asia. A stable Korean peninsula is in everyone's interest, including India's. Our foreign policy should be proactive on such global issues.
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Kavya N
The article mentions "ancient civilisational ties" – it's fascinating to think about the historical Buddhist connections between India and Korea. Beyond business, it's important to remember and celebrate these shared roots. Maybe they could announce a joint archaeological project or a cultural festival?

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