South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in New Delhi for a three-day visit, where he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss key issues such as shipbuilding, artificial intelligence, and trade. This visit is significant as it aims to enhance the Special Strategic Partnership between South Korea and India, especially in light of ongoing global economic challenges and supply chain instabilities. Lee emphasized the importance of both nations as strategic partners in his social media statement. During a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Lee and Modi stood together as Indian troops marched past. The two leaders will also address cooperation regarding peace on the Korean Peninsula. Additionally, Lee and his wife paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, underscoring the cultural connections between the two countries. The Indian foreign ministry noted that bilateral trade has surged nearly 90% since the implementation of their economic partnership agreement in 2010, growing from $14.2 billion to $26.89 billion projected for the 2024-25 fiscal year.