‘Look forward to working together…': PM Modi congratulates Lee Jae-myung on being elected South Korean president
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Lee Jae-myung on his election as South Korean president, expressing eagerness to strengthen the India-ROK Special Strategic Partnership.
He said on X, 'Congratulations to Mr Lee Jae-myung on being elected as the President of the Republic of Korea (ROK). Look forward to working together to further expand and strengthen the India-ROK Special Strategic Partnership.'
Congratulations to Mr Lee Jae-myung on being elected as the President of the Republic of Korea (ROK). Look forward to working together to further expand and strengthen the India-ROK Special Strategic Partnership.
Liberal opposition candidate Lee Jae-myung was elected president early Wednesday, a victory that would cap months of political turmoil triggered by the stunning but brief imposition of martial law by the now-ousted conservative leader Yoon Suk Yeol.
(This is a developing story)
Key Takeaways The election of Lee Jae-myung marks a pivotal change in South Korean politics.
PM Modi's congratulatory message signals the importance of India-South Korea relations.
The strengthening of the India-ROK Special Strategic Partnership could lead to enhanced diplomatic and economic ties.
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