East Meets South: Strengthening South Korea-India Relations for the 21st century

Though hesitant to officially join the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy, South Korea is seeking to promote many of the same values through the Moon administration’s “New Southern Policy.” Key to this agenda towards South and Southeast Asia is strengthening South Korea’s relations with India. With a strategic partnership and a free trade agreement between the two countries, the foundations of the relationship are already strong. However, both capitals must rise to meet evolving regional security challenges and capitalize on new economic opportunities. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Act East” policy is complementary to Moon’s “New Southern Policy,” but both must work to synchronize the two agendas to upgrade bilateral economic ties and expand security cooperation.

Though hesitant to officially join the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy, South Korea is seeking to promote many of the same values through the Moon administration’s “New Southern Policy.” Key to this agenda towards South and Southeast Asia is strengthening South Korea’s relations with India. With a strategic partnership and a free trade agreement between the two countries, the foundations of the relationship are already strong. However, both capitals must rise to meet evolving regional security challenges and capitalize on new economic opportunities. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Act East” policy is complementary to Moon’s “New Southern Policy,” but both must work to synchronize the two agendas to upgrade bilateral economic ties and expand security cooperation.

Please join KEI for presentations by Drs. Ahn Choong-yong and Jagannath Panda on strengthening South Korea-India security and economic cooperation with a discussion to follow led by Ambassador (ret.) Kathleen Stephens.

Please join KEI for presentations by Drs. Ahn Choong-yong and Jagannath Panda on strengthening South Korea-India security and economic cooperation with a discussion to follow led by Ambassador (ret.) Kathleen Stephens.

Please join KEI for presentations by Drs. Ahn Choong-yong and Jagannath Panda on strengthening South Korea-India security and economic cooperation with a discussion to follow led by Ambassador (ret.) Kathleen Stephens.