Why India and South Korea were unable to establish diplomatic ties for two decades after gaining Independence?
India and South Korea are celebrating 50 years of their diplomatic relationship this year. Although the historical connections between the two countries go much further, it is only in 1973 that they could establish full diplomatic ties at an ambassadorial level. Torunika Ray finds out why for more than two decades after Independence their relationship remained mired in ideological differences and structural roadblocks.
Source: indianexpress.com