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

PARIS — 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, 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. The Korean…

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

PARIS — Korea and France signed multiple agreements on Tuesday that will enhance their bilateral cooperation in national defense, the defense industry, and military information protection, according to Korean President Lee Jae Myung. The president made the announcement during a joint press event with French President Emmanuel Macron following their summit at the Elysee Palace. The visit comes on the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

The two countries agreed to make tangible progress in defense and security cooperation to respond to uncertainties affecting the international order, said Lee. The signing of a pact to upgrade a military secret information protection agreement reached during the previous Lee-Macron summit in Seoul in April will further strengthen the framework for information sharing between the two nations. Additionally, the two countries aim to advance their defense industry collaboration.

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