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South Korea's Lee says he seeks to work together with France on AI, nuclear energy

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Posted on April 1, 2026

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· Last updated: April 2, 2026

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South Korea's Lee says he seeks to work together with France on AI, nuclear energy

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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

South Korea and France to Boost AI, Nuclear Energy Collaboration in Finance

Strategic Collaboration Between South Korea and France

Presidential Statements on Innovation

South Korea's Vision for AI and Nuclear Energy

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 Presidential Visit

French President Emmanuel Macron begins a two-day visit to South Korea on Thursday.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Jack Kim; Editing by Chris Reese)

Key Takeaways

Lee Jae‑myung seeks deeper strategic collaboration with France, especially in AI and nuclear energy.
The initiative aligns with Macron’s state visit to South Korea on April 2–3 to discuss cooperation across AI, quantum, space, and low‑carbon energy sectors (globalbankingandfinance.com).
This push follows South Korea’s domestic emphasis on AI investment and energy modernization, including proposals for tripling AI spending and building intelligent power infrastructure (apnews.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea propose regarding France?

President Lee proposed that South Korea and France pursue strategic collaboration, especially in artificial intelligence and nuclear energy.

Which sectors are South Korea and France aiming to strengthen partnership in?

They are aiming to strengthen partnership in artificial intelligence and nuclear energy.

What is the context of President Lee's comments?

His comments were made in the context of French President Emmanuel Macron's two-day visit to South Korea.

How does President Lee view the current relationship between South Korea and France?

President Lee believes the relationship should go beyond partnership and focus on strategic innovation.

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