South Korea and India look to elevate relations as they celebrate 50 years of full diplomatic relations this year, but experts say they must prioritize each other much more to realize the bilateral partnership’s potential in the years to come.

The two countries marked their liberation from colonial powers earlier this week, on Aug. 15, but they have more than a national day in common. 

Under South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the rising Asian economic and cultural powers have sought to take the relationship forward in areas of mutual interest such as trade, science