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21/04/2026

South Korean President to Visit India for Strategic Talks

Updated 1 day ago: The president's name was corrected to Lee Jae-myung, the visit's start date was updated to Sunday, the focus shifted to include artificial intelligence and investments, bilateral trade figures were updated from $50 billion to $26.89 billion, and a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi was added.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in New Delhi on Sunday for a three-day visit, accompanied by his wife Kim Hea-kyung. He is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss shipbuilding, artificial intelligence, trade, and investments. The visit aims to strengthen the Special Strategic Partnership between India and South Korea, with bilateral trade increasing from $14.2 billion to $26.89 billion since the 2010 economic partnership agreement. On Monday, Lee and his wife paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, marking a significant gesture in enhancing diplomatic and cultural ties. The visit comes amid global economic challenges and aims to address ongoing supply chain instability.

Published 4 days ago • 16 Apr 2026, 11:21 PM IST

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