US EditionFrench President Macron Lands in South Korea After Japan Visit
The two leaders will sign memorandums on artificial intelligence, nuclear energy and other sectors as France and South Korea mark 140 years of ties.
- French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Seoul on Thursday for a two-day state visit, marking 140 years of diplomatic relations with South Korea and preceding summit talks with President Lee Jae-myung on Friday.
- This marks Macron's first visit to South Korea since taking office in 2017 and the first by a French president in 11 years, with leaders aiming to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence, space, and nuclear energy.
- President Lee and first lady Kim Hea Kyung hosted Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, at a private dinner Thursday at Sangchunjae, a traditional hanok-style residence. The six-course meal featured themes including "spring-borne ties" to reflect harmony between nations.
- The leaders plan to sign several memorandums of understanding to deepen bilateral cooperation. Lee wrote that partnerships between democratic nations are "no longer merely desirable but are becoming strategically essential" amid global uncertainty.
- Before arriving in Seoul, Macron met Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo to discuss critical mineral supply chains and artificial intelligence. The leaders coordinated efforts to push for an end to the Middle East war and restore freedom of navigation.
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Lee welcomes Macron with state dinner blending cuisine with symbolism
President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hea Kyung are set to host French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, at a private dinner Thursday, setting the tone for a state visit marking 140 years of diplomatic ties. The dinner comes ahead of official events scheduled for Friday and marks Macron’s first visit to Korea since taking office in 2017, as well as his third meeting with Lee following encounters at the G7 and G20. Mac…
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