South Korean President landed in Delhi with his wife, here Kim Jong Un fired missiles; Drama or the sound of war?

New Delhi: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in India on Sunday on his three-day state visit. This is the first visit of a South Korean leader to India after a long wait of eight years, which is being considered a major milestone for the friendship and strategic partnership between the two countries.

President Lee and his wife received a grand welcome at Palam Airport in Delhi. But amidst this diplomatic stir, North Korea’s eccentric dictator Kim Jong Un again showed his nature. Just when President Lee was stepping onto the soil of Delhi with his wife, North Korea simultaneously fired several ballistic missiles from its east coast (Sinpo area).

Missile attack and emergency meeting According to the South Korean Army, these missiles flew for about 140 kilometers. This provocative action created a stir in South Korea. President Lee was on a tour of India and Vietnam, but in his absence an emergency meeting of the Security Council had to be called.

Why is President Lee’s visit to India very special? This is President Lee’s first visit to India after assuming office in June 2025. High-profile bilateral talks will be held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Lee at Hyderabad House in Delhi on Monday. The main agenda of this meeting is to further strengthen the Semiconductor, Defense Production, Green Energy and Trade (CEPA) Agreement. President Lee will also visit Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and meet President Draupadi Murmu. Apart from this, there will also be a big forum with business leaders in Bharat Mandapam.

The game behind Kim Jong Un’s missile timing Experts believe that the timing of this missile test is not a mere coincidence. Deep diplomatic signals from Kim Jong Un may be hidden behind this. Firstly, when South Korea is strengthening relations with a powerful country like India, then Kim wants to show that he can spoil the security of the region whenever he wants.

The second major threat is that the missiles were fired from the Sinpo area, which is North Korea’s main shipyard. If these missiles are fired from a submarine, then this will be the first such test after 4 years. It is extremely difficult to track missiles fired from submarines, which is a big concern for the world. Also, Kim wants to increase his ‘bargaining power’ before the upcoming summit of Trump and Xi Jinping.

increasing power of nuclear weapons The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has also warned that the activity in North Korea’s nuclear centers has intensified. This missile test on Sunday is being considered a part of the same aggressive strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the purpose of South Korean President’s visit to India? The visit, taking place after eight years, aims to take the ‘Special Strategic Partnership’ to a new height in the fields of defence, semiconductors and technology.

Where and when did North Korea conduct missile test? Several short-range ballistic missiles were fired from the Sinpo area on Sunday. This happened at the same time when President Lee reached India.

Why is Sinpo area in discussion? Sinpo is a coastal city in North Korea where submarines are made. Firing missiles from here means that North Korea is testing its power to attack from underwater.

Which agreements will be kept an eye on between India and South Korea? Important issues like expansion of trade agreement (CEPA), semiconductor supply chain and defense manufacturing can be signed between the two countries.