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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Lee Jae-myung on his victory in the South Korean presidential election. The election marks a significant political comeback for Lee, who won with 49.42% of the votes after a previous narrow defeat. Modi expressed enthusiasm about strengthening the bilateral strategic partnership between India and South Korea, which was elevated to a special status in 2015. The diplomatic relations between the two countries have been marked by mutual respect and collaborative engagements, including state visits and cultural exchanges.

Key Points: Modi Congratulates Lee Jae-myung on South Korea Presidential Win

  • Lee Jae-myung wins presidential election with 49.42% vote share
  • Modi emphasizes India-South Korea strategic partnership
  • Bilateral relations elevated to Special Strategic Partnership in 2015
  • Modi previously visited South Korea and received Seoul Peace Prize
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PM Modi congratulates Lee Jae-myung on being elected as South Korea's President

PM Modi extends warm wishes to newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, highlighting strengthened bilateral strategic partnership

"Look forward to working together to further expand and strengthen the India-ROK Special Strategic Partnership - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, June 4

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to newly-elected South Korean President Lee Jae-myung for winning the top post and expressed his eagerness to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations.

Democratic Party (DP) candidate Lee Jae-myung was elected President on Wednesday after months of turmoil surrounding the impeachment and ouster of his former opponent over a botched attempt to impose martial law.

Taking to X, PM Modi posted, "Congratulations to Mr Lee Jae-Myung on being elected as the President of the Republic of Korea. Look forward to working together to further expand and strengthen the India-ROK Special Strategic Partnership."

Lee's win was a remarkable comeback after having lost to former President Yoon Suk Yeol by a razor-thin margin of less than one percentage point in the previous election in 2022.

While Yoon's attempt to impose martial law in December paved the way for Lee's rise to the presidency, it also deepened the nation's political divide and increased the challenges posed by everything from the United States' tariff policies to North Korea's advancing nuclear weapons programme.

With all votes counted, Lee of the liberal DP won 49.42 per cent of the votes, compared with 41.15 per cent for his conservative People Power Party (PPP) rival Kim Moon-soo.

Meanwhile, the bilateral relations between India and South Korea were elevated to 'Special Strategic Partnership' in 2015, when PM Narendra Modi paid a State Visit to South Korea.

Additionally, on the occasion of the State Visit of then-South Korean President Moon Jae-in to India in July 2018, both countries issued a statement outlining a 'Vision for People, Prosperity, Peace and our Future'.

Later, in 2019, PM Modi visited South Korea and unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at Yonsei University. During this, he also gifted a Bodhi sapling to Gimhae City and received the Seoul Peace Prize for his contribution to international cooperation and fostering global economic growth.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Great move by PM Modi! South Korea is an important partner for India's 'Make in India' initiative. Their technology and our manufacturing can create wonders together. Hope President Lee continues the strong partnership 🤝
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Priya M.
Interesting to see how this new leadership will impact India-Korea relations. We have so much to learn from their tech advancements. Maybe more Korean companies will invest in India now? Fingers crossed!
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Arjun S.
While I appreciate the diplomatic gesture, I hope our government also focuses on getting better technology transfer deals from Korea. We often give market access but don't get enough in return. Time to bargain harder!
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Sneha P.
Korea has shown how a country can transform through education and innovation. Instead of just diplomatic ties, we should send more students there for technical education. Their K-pop is fun, but their work ethic is what we need to learn! 😊
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Vikram J.
The Bodhi sapling gift in 2019 was such a thoughtful gesture showing our cultural connections. Hope President Lee visits India soon - our Buddhist tourism sites would be perfect for strengthening people-to-people ties.
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Neha R.
With North Korea's nuclear threats, stability in the region is crucial. India should play a balanced role - our experience in nuclear diplomacy could be valuable. But first, let's hope the new Korean leadership brings political stability.

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