South Korea to host French President Macron for April 2-3 state visit, Blue House says

Lee Jae Myung will host Emmanuel Macron for a state visit to South Korea on April 2–3, where the leaders will hold summit talks and sign agreements. Discussions are expected to focus on trade, investment, and cooperation in AI, quantum technology, space, and nuclear energy.

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March 13, 2026

South Korea to host French President Macron for April 2-3 state visit, Blue House says

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung delivers his speech during an event marking Korea's 107th anniversary of the March 1st Independence Movement in Seoul, South Korea, March 1, 2026.

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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 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.

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.

-Kyu-seok Shim/Reuters