France and South Korea: Aiming for a $20 Billion Trade Milestone

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit, announced an ambitious goal to elevate bilateral trade between South Korea and France to $20 billion by 2030. Both countries are committed to collaborating on energy issues, particularly in light of ongoing challenges in the Middle East.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Seoul | Updated: 03-04-2026 09:48 IST | Created: 03-04-2026 09:48 IST
France and South Korea: Aiming for a $20 Billion Trade Milestone
President Lee Jae Myung
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President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea has unveiled an ambitious trade target with France, aiming to increase bilateral trade to $20 billion by 2030. The announcement came during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron.

In his address, President Lee highlighted the countries' shared commitment to enhancing economic cooperation. He emphasized that both nations are poised to take on energy-related challenges together, especially considering the current Middle East crisis.

This announcement marks a significant step in strengthening international relations, highlighting both countries' resolve to foster deeper economic ties and collaborate on pressing global issues.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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