Moon Jae-in arrives in India: Revised CEPA expected to be signed today

Moon's four-day tour from Sunday is focused on upgrading business ties to the level Korea has with China

The $12-billion trade deficit between India and South Korea could widen if India gives 17 open lines on trade that their visiting delegation is asking.

India is also not likely to get the status of ‘native English speaking nation’, though South Korea has accorded this to some other countries, including South Africa.

South Korean president Moon Jae-in arrived on Sunday and a revised Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is expected to be signed on Monday. A South Korean recognition of India as ‘Native English Speaking’ opens up an E2 visa for Indians.