France–South Korea relations have spanned over a period from the 19th century to the present. In 2016, France and Korea celebrated the 130th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the countries. [1] According to a 2013 BBC World Service Poll, 70% of South Koreans view France's influence positively, with only 11% expressing a negative view ...

For France, South Korea is a leading partner in Asia. It is France’s third-largest trading partner in the region. In 2021, bilateral trade between France and Korea rose by 22% to €10.4 billion, surpassing the €10 billion mark for the first time.

Jun 22, 2023 · South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol spent three days in Paris this week, meeting with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron to discuss pressing economic and strategic issues for both nations, as well as their mutual concerns over North Korea.

Jun 20, 2023 · PARIS - South Korea President Yoon Suk-yeol on Tuesday met his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron to discuss ways to bolster bilateral cooperation on future industries and regional security.

Oct 30, 2022 · Foreign Minister Park Jin and Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna held the 4th ROK-France Foreign Ministerial Strategic Dialogue in Seoul on April 14th. The Ministers had in-depth discussions on the overall bilateral relationship, the potential for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, and a range of regional and global issues.

Dec 4, 2024 · Rosalind Mathieson of Bloomberg News explains South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol's move to impose martial law on his country, France's upcoming vote that could topple its government, and how...

As at 2024 France and South Korea maintain good relations on major issues, in particular in relation to North Korea. France is one of the few European countries not to have official diplomatic relations with the DPRK .

Nov 24, 2023 · PARIS — President Yoon Suk Yeol and French President Emmanuel Macron decided to strengthen bilateral cooperation in future and advanced industries, Friday (local time), during their summit on the...

South Korea - Joint Press Release on the 4th ROK-France Foreign Ministerial Strategic Dialogue (April 14, 2023) South Korea – Conversation between Catherine Colonna and the special presidential envoy to the European Union (10 Jun. 2022)

Would France allow South Korea to have nuclear weapons or tactical nuclear missiles? THE MINISTER – I’d like to begin by reaffirming, to the people of South Korea, France’s unwavering solidarity and support in the face of the threat posed by …