India, Nov. 16 -- The Indo-Pacific region is undergoing profound geostrategic transformation, reshaping the context within which India and the Republic of Korea (ROK) must re-envision their bilateral partnership. When the two countries elevated their relations to a Strategic Partnership more than a decade ago, regional conditions appeared comparatively stable. The United States retained uncontested strategic primacy in Northeast Asia; the U.S.-ROK alliance functioned as a reliable deterrent against regional security threats, and although North Korea remained hostile, its strategic behavior was largely contained. Domestically, both India and South Korea experienced robust economic growth, demographic stability, and relatively cohesive soci...