Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned to the social media platform X to share that he had met South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at Évian. What caught the eye of many users was that he chose to write the message entirely in the Korean language.
What the Prime Minister Wrote
In his post, Modi described his conversation with Lee Jae-myung as deeply meaningful. He pointed out that just two months earlier he had hosted President Lee in India, making this the second time the two leaders had come together within a short span.
The Prime Minister stressed that India and South Korea are not confined to trade and commerce alone, but are working closely together across several future-facing, advanced technology sectors as well. He tagged President Lee's handle @Jaemyung_Lee along with @G7 in the message.
The Korean-Language Note Drew Attention
Because the message was written in Korean, the post stood apart from routine diplomatic statements. Speaking in the language of a host nation or a fellow leader is widely seen as a gesture of goodwill, and that very touch became a major talking point this time.
Where the Relationship Is Headed
The meeting signals that India and South Korea want to push their ties beyond trade and into new dimensions of technology and strategic cooperation. Two rounds of leader-level talks within two months underline this growing closeness.
Public Reaction
The post drew a mix of responses. Many users praised the friendship between India and South Korea and expressed hope for lasting peace and a stronger partnership, while others playfully wondered just how many languages the Prime Minister speaks and asked what the message meant in plain terms. A few were more critical, dismissing the moment as little more than a photo opportunity.
