The India–Korea Forum (IKF) is pleased to invite you to the inauguration of its flagship research project:

Fostering a Future-Oriented India–Korea Partnership in a New Global Era

Conducted under the IKF 2026 Spring Program, this research initiative brings together 24 emerging scholars and young researchers to explore new and critical dimensions of India–Korea cooperation in an increasingly dynamic global environment.

The inauguration event will feature an introduction to the project by Prof. Rajiv Kumar, Director of the India–Korea Forum (IKF) and Principal Investigator of the project, followed by presentations from selected IKF 2026 Spring Fellows and participating researchers:

🔹 VJ Valli Sri
🔹 Bagmita Borthakur
🔹 Jhertau Her
🔹 Simran Singh

The presentations will examine a range of emerging issues, including semiconductors and critical minerals, Indo-Pacific connectivity, cultural and entertainment cooperation, and shipbuilding collaboration—areas that hold significant potential for strengthening India–Korea relations in the years ahead.

Event Details

📅 Date: 7 June 2026 (Sunday)
⏰ Time:
• 8:00 PM–9:30 PM (KST)
• 4:30 PM–6:00 PM (IST)

💻 Format: Online (Zoom)

Join us as we launch a new research initiative dedicated to exploring the future of India–Korea relations while nurturing the next generation of scholars, researchers, and policy leaders committed to advancing bilateral cooperation in a rapidly changing world.