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Korea, France expand cooperation on military info, logistics, defense industry

PARIS — South Korea and France signed multiple agreements Tuesday that will strengthen their bilateral cooperation in national defense, the defense industry and other areas, including military information protection, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said. Lee made the announcement in a joint press event with French President Emmanuel Macron on the outcome of their summit at the Elysee Palace.…

Korea, France expand cooperation on military info, logistics, defense industry

South Korea and France have signed several agreements to enhance their military cooperation, according to President Lee Jae Myung. The agreements cover defense, industry, and military information protection, during a summit at the Elysee Palace. The visit comes on the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

The leaders aim to strengthen their partnership amid uncertainties in the international order, emphasizing tangible progress in defense and security cooperation. The countries signed an upgraded pact to improve the framework for sharing military information.

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