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    South Korea to host French president macron for April 2-3 state visit, blue house says

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    Posted on March 13, 2026

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    Last updated: March 13, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    South Korean President Lee Jae‑myung will host French President Emmanuel Macron on April 2–3 for a state visit, featuring summit talks, agreement signings, and discussions on AI, quantum, space, nuclear energy and broader cooperation.

    South Korea to Welcome French President Macron for State Visit in April 2024

    Details of the Upcoming State Visit

    Official Announcement and Schedule

    SEOUL, March 13 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will host French President Emmanuel Macron for a state visit to South Korea between April 2 to 3, Lee's office said.

    Key Events During the Visit

    The two leaders will meet on April 3 for an official welcome ceremony, summit talks, agreement signings and a state luncheon, the presidential Blue House said in a statement.

    Topics of Discussion

    Lee and Macron are expected to discuss trade, investment and cooperation in areas such as AI, quantum technology, space and nuclear energy, as well as regional and global issues, it said.

    (Reporting by Kyu-seok ShimEditing by Ed Davies)

    References

    • Macron to Visit Seoul in April, First French Presidential Trip in 11 Years - Seoul Economic Daily
    • US, South Korea to Sign Tech Deal on AI, Quantum, and 6G Cooperation - Bloomberg
    • Macron unveils $112B AI investment package, France’s answer to US' Stargate | TechCrunch

    Table of Contents

    • Details of the Upcoming State Visit
    • Official Announcement and Schedule
    • Key Events During the Visit
    • Topics of Discussion

    Key Takeaways

    • •This marks Macron’s first South Korea visit since 2015 (previous French presidential visit), underscoring the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties (en.sedaily.com).
    • •The visit comes amid a broader push: South Korea is actively advancing AI, quantum, and advanced tech partnerships with the U.S., EU, and others (bloomberg.com).

    Frequently Asked Questions about South Korea to host French President Macron for April 2-3 state visit, Blue House says

    1When will French President Macron visit South Korea?

    French President Emmanuel Macron will visit South Korea for a state visit between April 2 and April 3.

    2Who will host French President Macron during his visit?

    South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will host French President Macron during the state visit.

  • •Macron and Lee aim to deepen cooperation in strategic sectors—mirroring recent France-wide AI investment and global tech diplomacy (techcrunch.com).
  • 3What topics will be discussed during the South Korea-France summit?

    The summit will cover trade, investment, AI, quantum technology, space, nuclear energy, and regional and global issues.

    4What official events are planned for Macron’s state visit to South Korea?

    Events include an official welcome ceremony, summit talks, agreement signings, and a state luncheon.

    5Which new areas of cooperation are South Korea and France expected to discuss?

    They are expected to discuss cooperation in AI, quantum technology, space, and nuclear energy.

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