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South Korea Seeks Strategic AI, Nuclear Ties with France

4/2/2026

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for stronger ties with France, advocating a shift from partnership to strategic collaboration.
He identified cooperation in artificial intelligence and nuclear energy as essential for innovation.
The comments were released to Le Figaro ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's two-day visit to South Korea, starting on April 2, 2026.

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for stronger ties with France, advocating a shift from partnership to strategic collaboration.
He identified cooperation in artificial intelligence and nuclear energy as essential for innovation.
The comments were released to Le Figaro ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's two-day visit to South Korea, starting on April 2, 2026.