South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in New Delhi on Sunday for a three-day state visit, marking the first visit by a South Korean head of state in over eight years. This visit is seen as a pivotal moment in enhancing South Korea's outreach to the Global South and revitalizing its relationship with India. President Lee, who took office in June 2025, is accompanied by First Lady Kim Hea-kyung. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson welcomed President Lee, emphasizing the importance of this visit in advancing the Special Strategic Partnership between the two nations.

During his visit, President Lee is scheduled to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The agenda includes a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan and a visit to Rajghat to honor Mahatma Gandhi. A bilateral summit at Hyderabad House will be a key highlight, where discussions will center on cooperation in semiconductors, green energy, and defense manufacturing under India's Make in India initiative. The leaders are expected to sign several Memorandums of Understanding, furthering economic engagement through an upgraded Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Additionally, President Lee will address a Business Forum at Bharat Mandapam, focusing on investment opportunities and resilient supply chains. The visit will conclude with a meeting with Indian President Droupadi Murmu, symbolizing the strong political and cultural ties between India and South Korea.