Korea Chair Bulletin: June-July 2026

The Korea Chair Bulletin provides research-driven insights into India-South Korea relations, covering policy shifts, strategic dialogues, and emerging trends. It also highlights key developments and news from the Korean Peninsula.
How South Korea could capitalize on India’s changing defense priorities

India’s post-2025 military review has renewed interest in Korean air defense systems and broader industrial cooperation
From Chips to Ships: Assessing the Modi–Lee Summit and the Road Ahead

This roundtable will discuss the significance of President Lee Jae Myung’s 2026 visit to India and its implications for the India-South Korea partnership. It will examine cooperation in trade, shipbuilding, technology, energy, and defence, assess persistent structural challenges, and explore how both countries can translate summit commitments into sustained strategic outcomes.
Korea Chair Bulletin: March-April 2026

The Korea Chair Bulletin provides research-driven insights into India-South Korea relations, covering policy shifts, strategic dialogues, and emerging trends. It also highlights key developments and news from the Korean Peninsula.
India and South Korea align for the long term

Historically, ideological divergence prevented Delhi and Seoul from getting closer. The contrasting worldviews of Syngman Rhee and Jawaharlal Nehru were hurdles to cooperation
President Lee Jae-myung’s state visit to India: Opening new chapters

Discussions focused on boosting shipbuilding, AI, defence, and critical technologies, targeting USD 50 billion bilateral trade by 2030.