Roundtable Discussion on South Korea’s Foreign Policy, August 11, 2025

On August 11, 2025, the Korea Centre, in collaboration with the Council for Strategic and Defense Research (CSDR), Mahatma Gandhi University organized a roundtable discussion examining South Korea's evolving foreign policy landscape under President Lee Jae Myung and its strategic implications for India-Korea bilateral relations.  Dr. Jojin V John, Director of the Korea Centre, attended the panel discussion and delivered initial remarks, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of…

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Korea Centre Welcomes Summer Research Interns (2025)

Korea Centre welcomes our new cohort of summer research interns. This year, we are privileged to have a diverse and talented group of students from some of the most prestigious institutions in India, including Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi University, South Asian University, Jamia Millia Islamia, University of Mumbai, Christ University, Indira Gandhi National Open University, and St Xavier's College, Kolkata. We wish all our interns a productive and enriching experience…

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Research Seminar on ”Trilateral Security Cooperation and South Korea’s Defence Industry”, April 23, 2025 by Rekha J & Mohammed Unais

A special seminar will be held at the Korea Centre, School of International Relations and Politics (SIRP), Mahatma Gandhi University, on April 23, 2025 (Wednesday), at 11:00 AM in the Mini Conference Hall, SIRP. The seminar will feature two presentations: “Reimagining US–Japan–Korea Trilateral Security Cooperation in a Transforming Regional Security Order” by Rekha J, PhD Scholar, SIRP, and “Net Importer to Global Competitor: Understanding South Korean Defence Industrial Transformation” by…

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“Understanding the Korean Peninsula Peace Process through Simulation and Role Play” held at Korea Centre, MGU

  On 10th April 2025, the Korea Centre organized an engaging and interactive event titled “Understanding Korean Peninsula Peace Process: Simulation and Role Play.” Moderated by the Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Kim Jinwoog, the session provided students with a unique opportunity to delve into the historical context and rationale behind the events in the Korean Peninsula. Participants were divided into three groups: Eastern Bloc, Western Bloc, and Nonalignment, each tasked with researching…

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