The Arctic and Northern Sea Route: A New Frontier for India-South Korea Cooperation

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…

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Webtoons: South Korea’s Billion-Dollar Cultural Export

Pallavi Kumari The author is a Post-graduate Student at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. This article was an outcome of the ‘Korea Centre Summer Internship Programme-2024′.    Abstract In the realm of contemporary cultural phenomena, Korean entertainment has become a significant part of global pop culture, captivating the interest of youth. The allure lies in the unique storytelling and visual style characteristic of Korean media. One of the noteworthy…

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Forging an Inclusive Regional Order: India, South Korea, and the Indo-Pacific Strategic Partnership

Shreya Das The author is a Post-graduate Student at the South Asian University, New Delhi. This article was an outcome of the ‘Korea Centre Summer Internship Programme-2024′.    Abstract The Indo-Pacific is a regional construct initiated and led by the USA, Japan, Australia, and India (QUAD) and strategically supplemented by the ongoing Sino-US rivalry. While the USA envisions the Indo-Pacific as a security-focused alignment network that will advance a ‘free…

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K-pop as a Gateway: Understanding the Role of Korean (Popular) Culture in Driving Student Migration Trends

Anshif Ekkadan Author is a Young-India fellow at Ashoka University, Haryana. This article was an outcome of the ‘Korea Centre Summer Internship Programme-2024′. Introduction In recent years, the landscape of international student mobility has been dynamically evolving, with South Korea emerging as an attractive destination for higher education. While traditional factors such as academic reputation, research opportunities, and career prospects continue to play a significant role in students' decision-making processes,…

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