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Posted on April 1, 2026
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Add as preferred source on GoogleSouth Korean President Lee Jae‑myung called for the elevation of ties with France from mere partnership to strategic collaboration, highlighting artificial intelligence and nuclear energy as innovation pillars, coinciding with President Macron’s two‑day visit starting April 2.
SEOUL, April 2 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said ties with France must go beyond partnership and become a pursuit of strategic collaboration that includes artificial intelligence and nuclear energy which are key to innovation, according to a text of his comments to Le Figaro released on Thursday.
French President Emmanuel Macron begins a two-day visit to South Korea on Thursday.
(Reporting by Jack Kim; Editing by Chris Reese)
President Lee proposed that South Korea and France pursue strategic collaboration, especially in artificial intelligence and nuclear energy.
They are aiming to strengthen partnership in artificial intelligence and nuclear energy.
His comments were made in the context of French President Emmanuel Macron's two-day visit to South Korea.
President Lee believes the relationship should go beyond partnership and focus on strategic innovation.
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