Establishment of IKCRI

The idea of setting up a Center to promote R&D collaboration between Indian and Republic of Korea emerged first during the discussion between President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) H.E. Mr. Moon Jae-in and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in July 2018.

The Korean delegation was led by South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who arrived in New Delhi on July 8, 2018 on a three-day state visit.

Two leaders have elaborated the following shared vision for peace and prosperity for the people of the two countries and signed MoUs for cooperation in the field of Science & Technology. The MoUs were signed at the conclusion of the 4th India-Korea Science & Technology Ministers Steering Committee Meeting.