Lee Jae-yong Meets Mistral AI Chief as State Luncheon Becomes Arena for Private Diplomacy

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A state luncheon at Cheongwadae during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit showcased private diplomacy involving business, culture, and academia.
High-profile business leaders including Jay Y. Lee (Samsung Electronics) and Euisun Chung (Hyundai Motor Group) participated, emphasizing cooperation in diverse areas such as nuclear energy, defense, AI, and bio.
A notable scene involved Jay Y. Lee’s meeting with Arthur Mensch of Mistral AI, highlighting Korea-France cooperation shifting towards AI and semiconductors.
The broad representation from nuclear energy, renewable energy, and platform companies indicated an expanding bilateral cooperation agenda.
President Lee Jae-myung remarked on France’s historical support and the ongoing significance of nuclear cooperation, while Macron remarked on the “golden thread” connecting France and Korea, looking forward to future collaborations in energy, semiconductors, space, and AI.
Cultural icons, including actress Jun Ji-hyun and K-pop group Stray Kids, and academic leaders like former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon underscored the extensive breadth of Korea-France exchanges.

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