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India and South Korea launched an initiative ‘Korea Plus’, in June 2016 in India to promote

and facilitate Korean Investments in India.

Major Korean conglomerates such as Samsung, Hyundai Motors and LG have made significant investments into India, estimated at over $3 billion. Indian investments in ROK have already exceeded $2 billion.

Mahindra & Mahindra acquired a majority stake in SsangYong Motors, the country's 4thlargest auto manufacturer, in March 2011, with an investment of about $360 million. Tata Motors acquired Daewoo Commercial Vehicle Company for $102 million in March 2004.