The semiconductor partnership supports India’s ambition to become a global chip hub by 2030. India is building fabrication plants and supply chains, while South Korea, home to Samsung and SK Hynix, offers expertise, investment, and technology to boost the sector.

Collaborative R&D in AI chips, 3D packaging, and joint innovation hubs will reduce India’s reliance on China-centric supply chains. India plans to develop a skilled semiconductor workforce and support fabless design startups to integrate into the global value chain.

In energy, both countries focus on renewable solutions, green hydrogen, and battery storage to stabilize power grids. South Korea’s advanced technology complements India’s clean energy goals, enabling joint ventures, technology transfer, and accelerated sustainable growth.

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The Indian Embassy in South Korea confirmed his appointment on X, stating, “Gourangalal Das appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Korea.” Das will replace Amit Kumar, the current Ambassador to South Korea.

Earlier this month, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun visited New Delhi and held talks with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Cho praised India’s transformation under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership and shared his experiences during his tenure as Ambassador to India from 2015 to 2017.

India and South Korea established diplomatic relations in 1973, with consular ties in 1962. Both countries elevated their relationship to a “Strategic Partnership” in 2010, and further upgraded it to a “Special Strategic Partnership” during Modi’s visit to Seoul in 2015. In 2023, they marked 50 years of diplomatic relations with several events.

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