Telangana Looks to Strengthen Partnerships with South Korean Companies

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said the state government was prioritising investments from Republic of Korea companies, employment opportunities for young people and technology transfer. He was speaking at the ‘Korean Cultural Day in Hyderabad-2026’ event held at Shilpakala Vedika in Madhapur, Hyderabad, on Sunday. Bhatti said Telangana had much to learn from South Korea’s economic growth and stressed the need to strengthen collaboration among industries, universities, research institutions and startups. He highlighted significant opportunities for cooperation with South Korean companies in sectors such as electronics, electric vehicles, life sciences and renewable energy.

Bhatti Vikramarka said the state aimed to attract investments worth ₹15,000 crore in the tourism sector over the next five years and generate employment opportunities for 300,000 people. He encouraged young people from Telangana and South Korea to make the most of opportunities in education, research and employment. Republic of Korea Ambassador Lee Seong-ho praised Hyderabad as a beautiful city and expressed hope that the cultural event would strengthen ties between South Korea and Telangana. Republic of Korea Consul General in Hyderabad Chukkapalli Suresh and others attended the programme. Traditional Korean dances, K-pop performances and Telangana folk dances were among the highlights of the event.