French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte visited South Korea for a state visit from 2-3 April 2026, paying tribute to French veterans at the War Memorial. During the visit, Macron thanked attendees, expressed happiness to be there, honored French soldiers who fought alongside Korean allies and UN forces, and highlighted shared values of freedom. He emphasized strengthening military, economic, and cultural ties, and mentioned an earlier Japan visit and cooperation on AI, quantum, semiconductors, and nuclear civil. The visit included a dinner at the Blue House with the Korean presidential couple. Macron stated he would return to reinforce partnerships and advance strategic autonomy in the Indo‑Pacific region.
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