New Delhi, April 17, 2026 – South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will visit India from April 19 to 21, underscoring the two nations’ robust economic partnership and shared leadership in technology. April 19 would be the main day of the state visit, Randhir Jaiswal, Spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Friday.
As a vital technology and economic ally, South Korea tops India’s agenda for discussions on trade, investment, semiconductors, and critical emerging technologies. Officials emphasized that the economic relationship is already strong and poised for deeper collaboration, Jaiswal remarked on Friday at a media briefing.
Lee Jae-myung, chairman of South Korea’s Democratic Party, escaped an assassination attempt and stabbed in the city of Busan on January 2, 2024 .
His visit marks 16 years of the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in 2010, which has propelled bilateral trade to $ 21.5 billion in 2025. India’s key exports to the nation include aluminum, iron, steel, and cereals, while South Korea ranks as the 15th largest foreign direct investor in India, injecting $ 929 million in 2024 alone.
Talks aim to accelerate investments in high-tech sectors, leveraging South Korea’s semiconductor prowess and India’s manufacturing ambitions. The summit aligns with India’s push for self-reliance in critical technologies amid global supply chain shifts.
There’s a significant surge of travellers for South Korea. Indian operators are contemplating a direct air ferry service from Bengaluru to South Korea, aviation sources told TheNewsSite.In .
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