Lee's trip to France builds fresh momentum to deepen 140-yr-old relationship
PARIS — The South Korean and French leaders may have created a rare opportunity for their countries' bilateral relations, 140 years after they were first forged, Seoul officials said Wednesday, pointing to a series of agreements signed this week that will likely strengthen their partnerships in a wide range of areas, including nuclear power plants and artificial intelligence (AI). President Lee…
Seoul officials have hailed President Lee Jae Myung's recent trip to France as a chance to bolster the 140-year-old ties between South Korea and France, with a range of new agreements signed. The four-day visit, which concluded with a state ceremony in Paris, saw the leaders sign deals covering defense manufacturing, nuclear energy and other advanced sectors.
National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac emphasized that the trip provided a tangible way to advance cooperation between the nations. The agenda included a joint meeting in Nice on bolstering the film sector, followed by summit talks in Paris on Tuesday.
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