The 14th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) was held at Incheon, Republic of Korea, on 14 October 2026, with a focus on strengthening bilateral maritime co-operation and enhancing strategic engagement between the two maritime security agencies.
The Indian Coast Guard delegation, on an official visit to the Republic of Korea from 13 to 16 October 2026, was led by Inspector General T. Sashi Kumar. The Korean delegation was headed by Senior Superintendent General Im Myeong Gil.
During the meeting, both delegations reviewed existing operational mechanisms and discussed strategies to further strengthen cooperation in key areas, including Maritime Search and Rescue (M-SAR), Marine Pollution Response (MPR), Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE), capacity building and operational coordination.
Reaffirming their commitment to the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two Coast Guards agreed to enhance professional exchanges, conduct joint training exercises, facilitate bilateral ship visits and strengthen real-time information sharing to improve operational effectiveness and coordination.
The 14th High-Level Meeting underscored the shared commitment of the Indian Coast Guard and the Korea Coast Guard to deepening operational synergy, strengthening mutual cooperation and promoting a safe, secure and environmentally sustainable maritime domain in the region.
