South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is pushing for deeper technological cooperation with France, emphasizing the need to move beyond standard diplomatic relationships toward strategic collaboration in cutting-edge fields.
According to remarks Lee made to French newspaper Le Figaro that were made public Thursday, the South Korean leader wants the two countries to work together on artificial intelligence and nuclear energy initiatives, which he views as essential for technological advancement.
Lee’s comments come as French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Seoul Thursday for a two-day diplomatic visit to South Korea.
