Issue Brief

Devi Chandana.M The author is a PhD Scholar at the School of International Relations and Politics (SIRP), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. This article was an outcome of the ‘Korea Centre Summer Internship Programme.   Abstract India and South Korea are key players in the shaping of the Indo-Pacific, balancing strategic interests under changing regional geopolitics. India's Indo-Pacific policy, driven by the Act East Policy and the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative, focuses…

Mithun Rajesh The author is a graduate Student at the Institute for Multidisciplinary Programmes in Social Sciences (IMPSS), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. This article was an outcome of the ‘Korea Centre Summer Internship Programme.   Abstract The 21st century stands witness to the growing defense ties between India and South-Korea, two nations with rather limited contact when explored historically and culturally in response to regional security challenges at the Indo-Pacific.…

Gourilakshmi S The author is a Master's Student at the Institute for Multidisciplinary Programmes in Social Sciences (IMPSS), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. This article was an outcome of the ‘Korea Centre Summer Internship Programme.   Abstract The 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and South Korea in 2023 marks a significant milestone in their evolving partnership. Whilst their bilateral relationship encompasses multiple dimensions including political, economic and strategic spheres,…

Aanchal Sinha The author is a Post-graduate Student at the Department of East Asian Studies, Delhi University. This article was an outcome of the ‘Korea Centre Summer Internship Programme-2024′.   Abstract In recent years, the Northern Sea Route (NSR) in the Arctic has gained attention as a potential game-changer for global maritime trade, especially for nations seeking alternative shipping routes. This study explores how India and South Korea, two rising…