Choi Hyung-young, South Korea's Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, met with French Culture Minister Catherine Pégard on June 17 at 11 a.m. local time in Paris.
The two ministers, who last met during Pégard's visit to South Korea in April, discussed ways to enhance cultural and artistic cooperation between their countries, particularly in light of the upcoming Lumière Summit in September, which they will co-chair, and the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and France.
Both ministers agreed that the Lumière Summit will serve as a significant milestone for the global film and video industry. They committed to maintaining close collaboration and dialogue in the lead-up to the event to ensure its success.
Choi proposed that both countries explore joint strategies to overcome challenges currently facing the film industry due to changing market conditions, to which Pégard responded positively.
Choi stated, "This year marks the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France. 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 exchange and cooperation initiatives. The day before, he met with UNESCO Secretary-General Khaled El-Anaani to reaffirm their commitment to the successful hosting of the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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