Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India and South Korea Coast Guards Hold 13th High Level Meeting
Imagine two countries, India and South Korea, have special groups that keep the seas safe, like the Coast Guard.
These groups had a meeting!
They talked about working together to rescue people lost at sea, clean up pollution, and make sure everyone follows the rules.
They agreed to share tips, help each other, and learn new things.
The South Korean group even visited a place where ships are built in India.
This helps them to make the ocean a safer place for everyone.
The 13th High Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) was held in New Delhi.
The meeting was led by Director General S Paramesh of the ICG and Commissioner General KIM Yong Jin of the KCG.
Discussions focused on strengthening operational cooperation in Maritime Search and Rescue, Pollution Response, and Maritime Law Enforcement.
Both sides reaffirmed the importance of sharing best practices and enhancing interoperability.
The KCG delegation will visit Mumbai to tour M/s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited and an ICG patrol vessel.
- Who
- Indian Coast Guard and Korea Coast Guard
- What
- 13th High Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard and the Korea Coast Guard.
- When
- July 21, 2025
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To strengthen operational cooperation and promote maritime safety.
- Meeting Type
- High Level Meeting (HLM)
- Participants
- Indian Coast Guard and Korea Coast Guard
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Date
- July 21, 2025
- Focus Areas
- Maritime Search and Rescue, Pollution Response, Maritime Law Enforcement
- Delegation Visit
- Mumbai, India