Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the growing popularity of k-pop and k-dramas in India. He also announced the India-Korea festival. 

PM Narendra Modi announces India-Korea Festival, acknowledges popularity of k-pop and k-dramas in India

‘$50 billion trade by 2030’: PM Modi hails partnership with South Korea after talks with President Lee Jae Myung

Lee, accompanied by First Lady Kim Hea Kyung, arrived in India on Sunday, marking the first State visit by a South Korean leader in over eight years. 



First state visit in 8 years: South Korean President Lee arrives in India, Jaishankar eyes stronger partnership

The visit comes amid growing momentum in bilateral ties. Bilateral trade between India and South Korea stood at $21.5 billion from January to October 2025, with South Korea ranking among India's top foreign investors. 

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to visit India next week to boost trade and shipbuilding ties

A group of 108 Buddhist pilgrims from South Korea will be on a 43-day tour of Buddhist holy sites in India and Nepal from February 9. The walking pilgrimage, which is being organised by the Sangwol Society of South Korea, will cover over 1,100 km and take the tourists to some of the most revered Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, before moving on to Nepal.

Buddhist ties strengthen India-South Korea diplomacy

South Korea has said that through its democratic efforts, the country has been able to reduce the number of people impacted due to Coronavirus and welcomed Indian measures to deal with the crisis.

India set good example by holding SAARC meet on coronavirus: South Korea

In a bid to boost India's relations with its neighbours, the government has signed agreements with Bangladesh and South Korea, under which Doordarshan India will be available in those countries, while their state channels will be shown on DD Free Dish.

DD India to be available in Bangladesh, South Korea