India and Republic of Korea sign strategic defence MoU on 20 May 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 21 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

India and the Republic of Korea (ROK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 20 May 2026 to enhance cooperation in defence, cyber, and defence information.
The agreement was signed in Seoul by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and ROK Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-Back.
The MoU focuses on countering evolving cyber threats, protecting critical military infrastructure, sharing digital defence best practices, and enhancing institutional mechanisms for information sharing.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Seoul National Cemetery to pay tribute to South Korean servicemen and women.
The visit to South Korea from 19 May to 21 May 2026 was the second leg of a tour that included an official visit to Vietnam from 18 May to 19 May 2026.