(2nd LD) S. Korean President Lee meets French National Assembly speaker

The Korea Times reports that South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with Yael Braun-Pivet, the speaker of the French National Assembly, during his two-day state visit to Paris. The meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation as South Korea and France mark the 140th anniversary of their diplomatic ties. Lee expressed hope that the two countries could open a new chapter of cooperation for the next 140 years, as written in his guestbook after arriving at Braun-Pivet's office. The two discussed various ways to enhance bilateral cooperation during their meeting.

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