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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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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. The two leaders

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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)

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).
  • Macron and Lee aim to deepen cooperation in strategic sectors—mirroring recent France-wide AI investment and global tech diplomacy (techcrunch.com).

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When 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.
Who will host French President Macron during his visit?
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will host French President Macron during the state visit.
What 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.
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Events include an official welcome ceremony, summit talks, agreement signings, and a state luncheon.
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They are expected to discuss cooperation in AI, quantum technology, space, and nuclear energy.

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