New Delhi, April 20 -- In a landmark address at the India-Korea Business Forum, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Monday called for a "new voyage" in bilateral relations, urging a strategic pivot toward high-technology partnerships, doubled trade volumes, and deeper cultural integration.

President Lee opened his speech by acknowledging India's ascent as a primary engine of global growth. He specifically lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Viksit Bharat 2047 initiative, noting that India's transition into a developed nation is a focal point for the international community.

"As the world's largest market with 1.4 billion people, India has positioned itself as a new pillar of the global economy. Under the leadership of Prime Minist...