Minister of National Defence of ROK led a ten member delegation to India from 28 Nov to 01 December 2012. His official visit followed that of India's defense Minister Mr. A K Antony to ROK in September 2010.

On 29th November Minister Kim visited '60 Parachute Field Hospital' a medical unit of the Indian Army at Agra, which had deployed 600 medical personnel at Taigu, during the Korean War. The unit had treated over 200,000 Koreans during 1950-54. He also toured the Archives and Gallery of the Unit displaying rare photographs and memorabilia of the Korean War. In his address to the Indian troops he conveyed his deep appreciation for the outstanding role and contributions of the medical unit and 5000 Indian troops that had served in the Korean Peninsula, as part of the UN Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission. Later in the day he visited the world famous Taj Mahal, which is one of the seven wonders of the world.

On 30th November 30 Minister Kim, paid homage to the martyrs of the nation at India Gate. He was next accorded an impressive ceremonial Guard of Honour by the Indian Armed Forces and warmly received by India's Defence Minister at the imposing & historic South Block building constructed in early 1900s. The two ministers exchanged views in a restricted meeting which followed delegation level talks. The wide ranging discussions, between defense ministers of two of the friendliest of countries and strategic partners, covered the entire gamut of bilateral, regional and contemporary issues of common interest and concern, relating to peace, security and defence cooperation.

The three Service Chiefs called on the visiting dignitary who also had a number other engagements. Minister Kim described his visit to India as 'highly successful and satisfying'. It has been instrumental in further enhancing mutual understanding and cooperation in a variety of defense and security related areas between the two countries.