Korea-Nagaland seminar eyes economic, development ties

To deepen economic and developmental collaboration, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and KOTRA, India-Korea Business Cooperation Centre, New Delhi organised the first-ever 2025 Korea-India Joint CSR-Economic Cooperation Seminar here on Tuesday in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Nagaland.
Held at Hotel de Oriental Grand here, the seminar brought together a high-level Korean delegation led by Sang Woo Lim, Deputy Chief of Mission at Korean Embassy, New Delhi and senior officials from Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and other Korean government organisations. The objective was to initiate dialogue with the Government of Nagaland on potential opportunities and shared development goals.
In his opening remarks, Lim emphasised Korea’s commitment to enhancing ties with India’s Northeast, underlining Nagaland’s potential as an emerging destination for Korean investment and cooperation.
He said, “This is Team Korea’s first step into Nagaland, and we hope it leads to many more opportunities for collaboration and friendship. “
In his speech, CII Nagaland chairman and Faith Hospital chief executive officer (CEO) Hokhuli Sema highlighted the potentials for Korea-Nagaland partnership, while Industry & Commerce adviser Hekani Jakhalu conveyed the state’s readiness to welcome global partnerships to Team Korea.
A key feature of the seminar was a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) donation ceremony where Team Korea, a coalition of prominent Korean organisations, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, KOTRA, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), Korea International Trade Association (KITA), Korean Small & Medium Enterprises Association in India (KOSMA), Korea SMEs & Startups Agency (KOSME), Chungcheongnam-do Economy Promotion Agency (CEPA), and Korea Intellectual Property Protection Agency(KOIPA) contributed essential medical product such as portable blood pressure metres from SD Biosensor and blood glucose metres by i-Sens to local NGOs, reflecting Korea’s commitment to inclusive development.
The event also included two focused presentations — while India-Korea Business Cooperation Centre (KOTRA New Delhi) executive director Jeongseon Lee showcased Korea as a strategic economic partner, Industry and Commerce director P Tokugha Sema outlined promising sectors for investment in the state.
Lee stated, “Korea sees strong potential to collaborate with Nagaland in areas such as renewable energy, digital skills development, and smart infrastructure. We hope to share Korea’s experience in smart logistics, clean energy systems, and content innovation—while working together to design practical, locally relevant solutions that reflect Nagaland’s unique needs and cultural strengths.”
The seminar concluded with a networking lunch, providing an opportunity for Korean and stakeholders from Nagaland to explore collaborations in business and community development. The visit marked a pivotal step in establishing long-term economic cooperation between South Korea and Nagaland.