S. Korean Ambassador Lee on Current Dynamics of the bilateral relations with India

On 26th of March 2013, H. E. Lee Joon-gyu, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea visited CEAS/SIS/JNU and delivered a speech on “The Current Dynamics of the Republic of Korea-India Relations”. On this occasion Vice Chancellor of JNU Dr. S. K. Sopory, Dean of SIS Prof. Girijesh Pant, Chairman of the CEAS/SIS/JNU Prof. Srikanth Kondapalli, several faculty members apart from other guests, dignitaries and researchers were present. 
The year 2013 marks the 40^th anniversary of the establishment of Korea-India diplomatic ties. The relations between the two countries have increased at a remarkable pace over last 4 decades. The growth has been particularly noteworthy over last two decades. Ambassador Lee spoke on wide range of issues related to Korea-India relations. Talking about the age old ancient ties between India and Korea Lee emphasised on the increasingly strengthening ties between the two countries in contemporary times. Other topics he dealt with in his speech included the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), POSCO project in Odisha, Korea-India bilateral trade, North Korea etc. He also answered the queries of the students and faculty members present on this occasion.