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Lee, Macron deepen Korea–France ties with defense, tech and AI accords

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8 September 2026

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regulatory

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AI & ML

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South Korea

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Read at biz.chosun.com

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Fusion42 · 8 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

South Korea and France signed multiple agreements to deepen cooperation on military intel protection, aviation security, AI, semiconductors, quantum tech, space industry, cultural and biotech collaboration, and joint investments, including corporate partnerships such as Samsung Electronics' strategic investment in French AI startup Mistral AI.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 1 source has reported it.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You gain a pathway to tap into joint AI, semiconductor, and quantum tech projects backed by state-level guarantees and private partnerships like Samsung’s deal with Mistral AI. That opens routes for tech startups targeting advanced bilateral cooperation and access to government-backed innovation resources.

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1 source · 8 Sep 2026

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