South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s India Visit: Key Outcomes
Why in the news
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung made a state visit to India from 19 to 21 April 2026 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Talks were held on 20 April at Hyderabad House, New Delhi.
Key facts
- Partnership: a Special Strategic Partnership with a Joint Strategic Vision for 2026-2030.
- Trade: target of USD 50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.
- CEPA: talks to upgrade the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement were resumed.
- Institutions: an Industrial Cooperation Committee and a framework for the India-Korea Digital Bridge on AI, semiconductors and IT.
- Sectors discussed: financial services, shipbuilding, AI, energy, semiconductors and defence.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Visit dates | 19-21 April 2026 |
| Vision period | 2026-2030 |
| Trade goal | USD 50 billion by 2030 |
Other engagements
Lee also met President Droupadi Murmu and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and paid tribute at Rajghat. One report calls it the first such visit in eight years.
Exam angle
- Note the partnership label (Special Strategic Partnership) and the trade target.
- The Digital Bridge covers AI, semiconductors and IT.