Author(s): Byungyul Park, Reji K Joseph (ed)
Publishers: KIET
Pages: 230
2026
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Abstract |
| This volume represents the second collaborative publication produced under the KIET–ISID partnership, which seeks to promote policy dialogue and strengthen economic and industrial cooperation between Korea and India. While the previous volume, Reimagining India–Korea Economic Partnership: Pathways to Deepen Integration, focused primarily on identifying pathways to deepen economic integration between Korea and India, the present volume explores how the bilateral partnership can evolve toward a more comprehensive framework of industrial collaboration in response to changing global economic and geopolitical conditions.
Building on this foundation, the volume brings together contributions presented at the 3rd KIET–ISID Industrial Forum under the theme “Korea– India Industrial Collaboration: Driving Shared Growth and Future Prosperity.” The chapters examine key issues shaping the future of Korea–India economic and industrial cooperation and provide policy recommendations for strengthening bilateral collaboration. The first part of the volume explores the evolving Korea–India economic partnership in the context of changing global economic conditions. The chapters examine foreign direct investment trends, emerging geopolitical challenges, and the implications of recent changes in the international economic order for bilateral cooperation. The second part focuses on labor-intensive industries and digital transformation. These chapters discuss opportunities for cooperation in employment-intensive manufacturing sectors, SME development, and emerging digital technologies that can contribute to inclusive growth and industrial upgrading.. The third part examines strategic industries that are expected to play an increasingly important role in the future of Korea–India cooperation. Particular attention is given to sectors such as shipbuilding and steel, where complementarities between the two economies create opportunities for long-term industrial collaboration. The volume concludes with “The Way Forward,” which synthesizes the key findings and policy recommendations presented throughout the volume and proposes a framework for advancing Korea–India industrial cooperation in the years ahead. We hope that this volume will contribute to a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing Korea–India relations and serve as a useful reference for policymakers, researchers, industry stakeholders, and all those interested in advancing a stronger and more resilient Korea–India partnership. |
About the editor(s) |
| Byungyul Park is a Research Fellow in the Office of Economic Security and Trade Strategy at the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade (KIET). His research focuses on industrial policy, global value chains, and Korea’s economic cooperation with India and Southeast Asia. His recent work examines industrial development, supply chain resilience, and strategic industries, with particular emphasis on trade, investment, and industrial cooperation in emerging economies. Park received his PhD in Economics from North Carolina State University in 2020, specializing in international trade, applied microeconomics, and agricultural economics. His research interests include industrial policy, international trade, supply chain analysis, and economic cooperation between Korea and emerging markets.
Reji K. Joseph is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID), New Delhi. Prior to joining ISID, he served as an Assistant Professor at the School of International Studies, Central University of Gujarat. His earlier professional experience includes working as a Consultant with the Centre for WTO Studies (2007-2009) and the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (2009-2012). Joseph has an extensive publication record spanning books and monographs, peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, policy briefs, working papers, and opinion pieces in leading national dailies. His research focuses on international trade and investment, innovation, and Indian pharmaceutical industry. At ISID, he is coordinating the PhD-level course on International Trade and Investment and teaches the trade policy module. He holds a PhD in Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University. |
Table of contents |
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Disclaimer Foreword Message Ⅰ. Korea-India Economic Partnership: A Review and Future Outlook Ⅱ. Future-Forward Growth: Labor-Intensive Industries and Digital Innovation Ⅲ. Driving Industrial Collaboration: Expanding Horizons in Strategic Industries The Way Forward References Appendix |