India and Republic of Korea Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation in MSME Sector

• Bilateral MoU signed between India's Ministry of MSME and Korea's Ministry of SMEs and Startups on 20 April 2026 in New Delhi to institutionalise cooperation in the MSME ecosystem.
• Concluded during the State Visit of ROK President H.E. Lee Jae Myung (19–21 April 2026) — his earliest visit to India after assuming office.
• Forms part of a broader Joint Strategic Vision 2026–2030 for the India–ROK Special Strategic Partnership, alongside upgrading of CEPA, shipbuilding pact, and Digital Bridge.
• UPSC relevance: tests bilateral diplomacy (GS-II) and MSME policy / external trade (GS-III).