India-Korea Relations

Why it matters

• Strategic alignment in the Indo-Pacific region to promote a rules-based international order and maritime security.
• Economic synergy through the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, focusing on manufacturing, electronics, and infrastructure development.
• Technological collaboration in emerging sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and green energy transition.
• Cultural and people-to-people connectivity fostered by historical ties and the growing popularity of shared soft power initiatives.

How it is asked

Focus on the geopolitical importance of the Act East Policy, the role of South Korea in India's supply chain diversification, and the potential for defense industrial cooperation under the Make in India initiative.