India and South Korea target $50 billion in trade by 2030 through semiconductor and defense collaboration. However, a $15 billion deficit and stalled CEPA talks persist. To succeed, they must rebalance trade, accelerate deep-tech co-innovation, and align strategic Indo-Pacific goals.
Click to View More"Chips to Ships" diplomacy signals a shift toward high-tech integration, prioritizing semiconductors and maritime modernization. By merging India's "Act East Policy" with South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy, this partnership counters regional imbalances, though success requires structural reforms to overcome capital and talent hurdles.
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