South Korea targets India, Vietnam in ‘co-prosperity’ push for trade and tech

Bolstering strategic partnerships and economic ties will be high on the agenda during South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s six-day trip to India and Vietnam, as Seoul seeks to expand cooperation with the Global South amid the Middle East turmoil. Lee, who arrived in New Delhi on Sunday, is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, business leaders and Korean expatriates before concluding the visit on Tuesday. National security adviser Wi Sung-rak said South Korea will “comprehensively...

By Park Chan-kyong

South Korea working with India to secure Hormuz: President Lee Jae Myung

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung emphasized close collaboration with India as emerging global leaders amidst geopolitical uncertainty. He highlighted shared values and complementary economies, advocating for upgraded trade agreements, defense industrial cooperation, and joint ventures in critical minerals and shipbuilding to foster mutual growth and innovation.

By SACHIN PARASHAR AND ALPYU SINGH

Lee's approval rating hits new high of 65.5%: Realmeter

President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating has reached a post-inauguration high of 65.5 percent, according to a poll released Monday. The survey, conducted by Realmeter from April 13 to 17 among 2,519 voters aged 18 and older, showed Lee’s approval rating rose 3.6 percentage points from the previous week. Negative evaluations fell 2.8 points to 30 percent, while 4.5 percent said they were unsure. Realmeter attributed the increase to perceived gains in economic and energy security, including secur

By The Korea Herald

Lee says Korea and India will become ‘most important strategic partners’ amid global supply chain instability - Korea JoongAng Daily

Lee says Korea and India will become ‘most important strategic partners’ amid global supply chain instability  Korea JoongAng Daily

San Francisco delegation visits Shanghai, strengthens cultural and tourism ties - China Daily

San Francisco delegation visits Shanghai, strengthens cultural and tourism ties  China Daily