12th round of India–Korea CEPA upgrade negotiations concludes in New Delhi
The 12th round of India–Republic of Korea CEPA upgrade negotiations was held in New Delhi from 25–27 May 2026; both sides agreed to form sub-groups on digital trade, supply chains and strategic industrial cooperation.
Summary
Following the Joint Declaration signed on 20 April 2026 by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo during the Korean President's State Visit to India, the 12th round of India–Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IK CEPA) upgrade negotiations was held in New Delhi on 25–27 May 2026. It was co-chaired by Joint Secretary Kapil Chaudhary of the Department of Commerce and Director General Park Geun-oh of Korea's trade ministry. Both sides reviewed progress and agreed to form sub-groups on digital trade, supply chains and strategic industrial cooperation.
Key facts
- Round
- 12th round, IK CEPA upgrade talks
- Venue / dates
- New Delhi, 25–27 May 2026
- Basis
- Joint Declaration of 20 April 2026 (Piyush Goyal – Yeo Han-koo)
- Co-chairs
- Kapil Chaudhary (India); Park Geun-oh (Korea)
- Outcome
- Sub-groups on digital trade, supply chains, strategic industrial cooperation
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where was the 12th round of India–Republic of Korea CEPA upgrade negotiations held in May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — New Delhi
The 12th round of IK CEPA upgrade negotiations was held in New Delhi from 25–27 May 2026.
At the 12th round of India–Korea CEPA upgrade talks (May 2026), the two sides agreed to form sub-groups on which areas?
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Correct answer: C — Digital trade, supply chains and strategic industrial cooperation
India and Korea agreed to form sub-groups to expand CEPA talks on digital trade, supply chains and strategic industrial cooperation.