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Macron and Lee sign 16 defense, nuclear energy MOUs

9/9/2026

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Macron, Lee Sign

President Emmanuel Macron and President Lee Jae-myung signed 16 MOUs on defense and nuclear energy on Sept. 8, 2026.
Macron and Lee agreed to raise bilateral trade to $20 billion by 2030.
Macron and Lee pledged cooperation on AI, quantum technology and semiconductor development.
Macron and Lee planned an early signing of a mutual military logistics support agreement.
Macron and Lee scheduled the Pegase air exercise in Seoul for later this year.

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Macron, Lee Sign

President Emmanuel Macron and President Lee Jae-myung signed 16 MOUs on defense and nuclear energy on Sept. 8, 2026.
Macron and Lee agreed to raise bilateral trade to $20 billion by 2030.
Macron and Lee pledged cooperation on AI, quantum technology and semiconductor development.
Macron and Lee planned an early signing of a mutual military logistics support agreement.
Macron and Lee scheduled the Pegase air exercise in Seoul for later this year.

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