Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Hyung-young met with French Minister of Culture Catherine Pégard on June 17 at 11 a.m. local time in Paris.
The two ministers, who last met during Pégard's visit to Korea in April, discussed ways to strengthen cultural and artistic cooperation as they prepare for the upcoming Lumière Summit in September, which both countries will co-chair, and the 140th anniversary of Korea-France diplomatic relations.
They agreed that the Lumière Summit would serve as a significant milestone for the global film and video industry. They also committed to maintaining close collaboration and dialogue in the lead-up to the event.
Choi proposed that both nations explore joint strategies to overcome various challenges facing the film industry due to recent changes in the industrial landscape, to which Pégard responded positively.
Choi stated, "This year marks the 140th anniversary of Korea-France diplomatic relations. Although geographically distant, our exchanges are as vibrant as those between neighbors, which is very meaningful. We will continue to deepen our ties through comprehensive cooperation in culture, arts, and related industries."
During his visit to France, Choi also met with leaders of prominent cultural institutions, including the President of the National Center for Cinema and the Moving Image (CNC), the Director of the National Library, and the Director of the Guimet Museum, to discuss ongoing exchanges and cooperation between the two countries. The day before, he met with UNESCO Secretary-General Khaled El-Ashry to reaffirm cooperation for the successful hosting of the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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