Korea–India, from Bihar to Assam.
We connect Indian state governments and institutions directly with Korean companies and cities. Invited by the Chief Minister of Bihar, we joined Rising Bihar 2026, and we are now extending the work to Assam.
Rising Bihar 2026: invited to Patna
From 30 September to 4 October 2026 our delegation joined Bihar’s largest investment event and opened direct lines to ministers and agency heads.
- 4
- ministers and agency heads met
- Industry, energy, urban development, power
- 10
- local institutions in our network
- 13 direct contacts
- 4
- Korean technology partnerships
- Water, air, hydrogen, ESS
- 3
- agreements signed in India
- September 2026, including CIMP
Korean delegation at Rising Bihar 2026 · 1 Oct 
Government meetings by sector 
Local TV interview 
IMC Gaya site plan · 2 Oct 
On the IMC Gaya site
Delegation: Daniel Kwak, Ph.D., Director of External Affairs, ADBC Global (head of delegation), with O2NB · Local partner: SHILA Korp India · Photos: ADBC Global
Four project areas
We match what the Bihar government asked for with the experience of Korean companies, universities and cities.
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Green Energy & Eco-City Water, air and energy: the infrastructure life depends on
- WaterOne O2NB water purifier (MCDI) first, at the environment (water) centre on the CIMP campus, then across BiharAgreed
- AirNIT Korea air-pollution control for the IMC Gaya industrial area and public facilities in PatnaUnder review
- EnergyA 2 MW green hydrogen facility (Korea Hydrogen Environment Association, BTE) and a 500 MW AI-run ESS (DeltaX) for Bihar’s power company, BSPGCLProposed
2 MW and 500 MW are proposal sizes, not approvals or contracts.
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AI & Next-Gen Education Training the talent that will move a market of 1.4 billion
- CourseAn AI job-skills course at CIMP: AI in industry, healthcare and K-contentAgreed
- ModulesFive: AI basics, AI at work, industry projects, K-Culture, global skillsIn design
- UniversitiesA pilot course designed with Kyonggi University and other Korean universities (Nov–Dec 2026)Planned
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K-Healthcare & Wellness A safe, advanced Silk Road for Korean medicine and beauty
- DoctorsExchanges and joint seminars with Patna’s medical community, including the dermatology team at Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH)Under review
- AIPilots of AI skin diagnosis and remote consultation, within both countries’ licensing rulesProposed
- MarketK-beauty, fashion and K-food showcases with local buyer meetingsProposed
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K-City Platform Bringing what Korean cities know to India
- SuwonPatna (state capital)Universities, smart city, IT
- GimhaeGaya and Bodh GayaTwo cities named Gaya, the story of Queen Heo, heritage tourism, manufacturing
- GoyangNew town by IMC GayaNew-town planning, KINTEX events, K-content
- Gyeongsangnam-doIMC Gaya industrial areaAI in manufacturing (Changwon), smart farming (Miryang)
These are proposals; the cities taking part will be confirmed after talks.
Three places in Bihar
The state invited Korean companies to join its plans from the very first stage.
- Patna, the capitalUrban infrastructure, water and smart city; covered by India’s Urban Challenge Fund
- IMC Gaya, manufacturing cluster1,670 acres and an expected 109,000 jobs (PIB, NICDC): water, air, ESS, manufacturing
- Bodh Gaya, the Buddhist heritage siteWorld Heritage tourism and Master Plan 2047: tourism, events, heritage care
In January 2027, at the Chief Minister’s invitation, we plan to present a Korean urban development blueprint in Patna. The blueprint is a Korean proposal, not an approved city plan.
Next: Assam
We are taking what works in Bihar (water, energy, education, market entry) to the largest economy in India’s north-east.
- 31.2m
- people in Assam
- Census of India, 2011
- 3,000MW
- clean energy target for 2030
- Government of Assam
- 50%
- of India’s tea
- Tea Board, 2025
- OSAT
- Tata chip assembly and test plant
- Jagiroad, ₹27,000 crore
- Chips and AI talent
- ESS and hydrogen
- Water on the Brahmaputra
- Tea processing and cold chain
- Tourism and wellness
Assam is a new region for us. We are at the stage of studying opportunities from official data and policy.
Roadmap
The first phase, October 2026 to March 2027.
- Oct 2026Green hydrogen proposal; state contact officer named
- Nov 2026Bridge 2026 in Seoul: letters of intent, B2B meetings
- Dec 2026Bihar and Gaya blueprint, water site survey, first contacts in Assam
- Jan 2027Blueprint presented in Patna, at the Chief Minister’s invitation
- Feb 2027 onPilots, training and supply contracts
Dates may change with confirmations and bookings.
Korea–India Bihar Bridge 2026
Strategy for the Indian market, and real business opportunities
A delegation from Bihar comes to Seoul to announce letters of intent and to meet Korean companies one to one.
Register interest- 16:00OpeningThe Korea–India team
- 16:10Bihar presentationLetters of intent and needs
- 16:30Korean technologiesWater, energy, education, beauty
- 16:50B2B meetings by sectorCompanies and institutions, one to one
- 17:40Next stepsOwners, deadlines, actions
Agreements in India
Three agreements signed before the visit gave the local talks a footing.
- 19 Sept 2026
CIMP three-party MOU
ADBC, SHILA Korp India, CIMP
AI and digital, future skills, start-ups, ESG, regional cooperation, forums and events - 23 Sept 2026
Industry and ESG MOU
ADBC, SHILA Korp India, a local partner
ESG, water and air, AI and digital, smart farming, Korean companies entering India (3 years) - 19 Sept 2026
Letter of guarantee
ADBC and a local adviser
Advice on water, air, ESS, farming, healthcare, education and rail technology
The MOUs and the letter are non-binding agreements on how we will cooperate. Each project is carried out under its own contract.
Who we work with
India
- SHILA Korp India
- Local liaison with institutions and companies, needs and schedules
- CIMP
- State-backed business school in Patna; pilots and training
- PHDCCI Bihar Chapter
- Chamber of commerce behind Rising Bihar; company matching
Korea
- O2NB
- MCDI water purification, pilots
- NIT Korea
- Plasma air cleaning, electrostatic dust collection
- DeltaX
- AI-run energy storage (ESS)
- Korea Hydrogen Environment Association · BTE
- Green hydrogen infrastructure
- Kyonggi University
- University AI training, city partnerships
- CIRCLETOUR
- Delegations, events and visits to Korea
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