Brigitte Macron and Emmanuel Macron will fly out on March 31 for a four-day tour in Asia, starting with a visit to Japan and then a state visit to Korea. On the agenda: a prestigious state dinner in Tokyo and an immersion planned in the K-pop universe in Seoul, two highlights already confirmed in official statements.
In brief: departure on March 31 for three days in Japan (31/03-02/04), then a state visit to Korea on April 2 and 3. Imperial audiences, a meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a tribute to French soldiers of the Korean War at the War Memorial, signing agreements, and cultural sequences around Asian culture and K-pop.
A prestigious state dinner in Tokyo and imperial audiences
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First state visit to Korea: memory, agreements, and diplomacy
Arrival in Seoul on April 2 for Emmanuel Macron‘s first state visit to Korea since his election, the program includes a tribute to French soldiers of the Korean War at the War Memorial and a meeting with President Lee Jae Myung. A ceremony for signing agreements and a state lunch are scheduled for April 3, followed by the Franco-Korean economic forum and the inauguration of the Centre Pompidou branch in Seoul.
Immersion in the K-pop universe and the radiance of Asian culture
The cultural aspect will culminate in meetings with figures from Korean cinema and several K-pop stars, symbolizing Korean soft power. This sequence aims to forge concrete cultural ties while highlighting French attractiveness to creative industries. The visit also includes meetings with leaders in the cultural sector to prepare for sustainable cooperation around Asian culture.
To consult the detailed program and media reactions, find the information published by the media and official statements, notably on TF1 Info and the file of RFI. To learn more about Sébastien Auzière and his family ties with the presidential couple, discover detailed analyses on sebastien-auziere.fr.
