Samsung Chief Clicks Selfie with PM Modi, South Korean President at Noida Event

Apr 20 (BNP): In a symbolic moment highlighting growing India–South Korea business ties, Lee Jae-yong took a selfie with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during a state luncheon at Samsung’s Noida facility on Monday.

The interaction underscored the importance of India as a major global manufacturing hub for Samsung, particularly in the electronics and smartphone segment. The Noida facility has been a key production base for the company since 1996, manufacturing a wide range of devices, including budget smartphones and premium foldable models.

The luncheon followed high-level bilateral discussions and brought together business leaders from both countries, serving as a platform to deepen economic engagement and explore future investment opportunities.

As part of the broader engagement, industry leaders from major Korean conglomerates also participated in the Korea–India Business Forum, which saw attendance from around 250 business representatives, including top executives from leading Korean corporations.

The South Korean President is currently on a state visit to India and Vietnam, accompanied by a high-level business delegation, aimed at strengthening trade, technology, and investment cooperation between the countries.

During his visit, the President also paid tribute at Raj Ghat, honouring Mahatma Gandhi and reaffirming commitment to global peace and cooperation.

The visit reflects a growing strategic and economic partnership between India and South Korea, with a strong focus on manufacturing, technology collaboration, and supply chain integration.