Archive · 30 Jan 2026
India, South Korea strengthen parliamentary ties
India and South Korea are both strong and progressive democracies.
They have a long history of working together and sharing cultural ties.
Recently, a group of important people from South Korea's government visited India to meet with Harivansh, who is a leader in India's government.
They talked about how their countries work together in areas like trade, defense, and culture.
They also remembered a special connection from long ago between a princess from India and a king from Korea.
Both countries have companies that are well-known in each other's countries, like Hyundai and Samsung.
They agreed to keep talking and working together to make their friendship even stronger.
A South Korean parliamentary delegation led by Deputy Speaker Lee Hack-Young met with Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh in New Delhi.
India and South Korea are described as strong and progressive democracies with a robust tradition of parliamentary exchanges.
The two countries share a close partnership in trade, defense, culture, and people-to-people relations.
Historical and cultural ties include the matrimonial alliance between Princess Suriratna of Ayodhya and King Kim Suro of Gimhae.
Bilateral trade between India and South Korea has reached approximately USD 27 billion, with Korean companies like Hyundai, Samsung, and LG being prominent in India.
- Who
- Parliamentary delegation from South Korea and Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh
- What
- Meeting to strengthen parliamentary ties and discuss bilateral cooperation
- When
- Friday, January 30
- Where
- Parliament House, New Delhi
- Why
- To enhance the India–Korea special strategic partnership and discuss shared commitments to democracy, rule of law, and global peace
- Countries Involved
- India, South Korea
- Delegation Leader
- Lee Hack-Young
- Indian Representative
- Harivansh
- Bilateral Trade
- USD 27 billion
- Historical Connection
- Princess Suriratna and King Kim Suro
- Cultural Tribute
- Rabindranath Tagore statue in Seoul
- Key Korean Companies in India
- Hyundai, Samsung, LG