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OK By Shim Sun-ah SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean and French culture ministers met Friday to discuss strengthening cooperation in culture, arts and related industries as the nations host a series of events marking the 140th anniversary of their diplomatic ties. Earlier Friday, with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and French President Emmanuel Macron in attendance, the countries exchanged letters amending the Korea-France Agreement on Cultural and Technological Cooperation. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron embrace each other during a welcome luncheon at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on April 3, 2026. (Yonhap) sshim@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #France #culture minister Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (LEAD) S. Korean, French ministers discuss deepening cultural cooperation Next S.

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By Shim Sun-ah
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean and French culture ministers met Friday to discuss strengthening cooperation in culture, arts and related industries as the nations host a series of events marking the 140th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.
During the meeting in Seoul, Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young and French Culture Minister Catherine Pegard also vowed to closely cooperate on the anniversary celebrations.
French programming began March 7 in Bucheon, about 23 kilometers southwest of Seoul, with a concert by the Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra. French principal conductor Adrien Perruchon led the performance, featuring rising French pianist Arielle Beck as a soloist.
South Korean culture minister Chae Hwi-young (Yonhap)
Additional cultural exchange events, including exhibitions, performances and film events, are scheduled throughout the year in both countries.
The ministers, during the meeting, shared views on the growing influence of cultural heritage and contemporary creative content in lifestyle industries, including gastronomy, beauty, fashion and tourism.
Chae expressed hope that the two nations will share experiences and deepen communication to make cultural heritage and creative content key drivers of future growth. He cited the K-pop supergroup BTS and its globally livestreamed performance at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square last month as an example of expanding economic impact.
Earlier Friday, with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and French President Emmanuel Macron in attendance, the countries exchanged letters amending the Korea-France Agreement on Cultural and Technological Cooperation. The amendment aims to boost collaboration in film, music, webtoons, e-sports and publishing. The nations plan to use the revised agreement as a foundation to broaden cooperation across creative industries.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron embrace each other during a welcome luncheon at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on April 3, 2026. (Yonhap)
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- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron embrace each other during a welcome luncheon at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on April 3, 2026. (Yonhap) sshim@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #France #culture minister Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (LEAD) S.

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- The ministers, during the meeting, shared views on the growing influence of cultural heritage and contemporary creative content in lifestyle industries, including gastronomy, beauty, fashion and tourism.
- Chae expressed hope that the two nations will share experiences and deepen communication to make cultural heritage and creative content key drivers of future growth.
- He cited the K-pop supergroup BTS and its globally livestreamed performance at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square last month as an example of expanding economic impact.
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron embrace each other during a welcome luncheon at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on April 3, 2026. (Yonhap) sshim@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #France #culture minister Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (LEAD) S.

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