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France and Korea Celebrate a Historic Milestone at the National Assembly with the Launch of the FKCCI’s 40 years anniversary Commemorative Book
The French-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) held an exclusive reception at Sarangjae, National Assembly, to officially unveil its commemorative publication celebrating the FKCCI’s 40th anniversary alongside 140 years of diplomatic relations between France and Korea.
Organized with the Support of the Korea-France Parliamentary Friendship Association, the event gathered about 80 Contributors of the book coming from the diplomatic, parliamentary, institutional, and business communities of both France and Korea for an evening dedicated to the history, achievements, and future of France–Korea relations.
The official ceremony opened with remarks by Mr. David-Pierre JALICON, Chairman of the FKCCI, H.E. Philippe BERTOUX, Ambassador of France in the Republic of Korea, and Ms. Kyung-Won NA, Chair of the France–Korea Parliamentary Friendship Association, followed by a toast delivered by Former Minister Park Young-sun, Ministry of SMEs and Startups. Together, they highlighted the strength of bilateral relations and the importance of continued cooperation between France and Korea across diplomacy, business, innovation, and culture.
During his speech, Mr. David-Pierre JALICON emphasized the FKCCI’s long-term vision for the French-Korean business community, announcing a major upcoming milestone for the Chamber: “This year should not only be an achievement, but the renewal of our ambition, and I am glad to announce that in September, the FKCCI will open its own standalone building in Gangnam, the French Korea Maison France, a multifunctional place dedicated to the French-Korean business community.”
Following by the Ambassador Philippe BERTOUX highlighted the future potential of bilateral relations: “Let us look to the future with confidence and ambition. France and Korea, with their shared history, economic dynamism, and cultural richness, are called upon to play an increasingly important role on the international stage.”
The ceremony continued with the official presentation of the FKCCI commemorative publication led by the Chairman of the FKCCI. The book retraces the evolution of France Korea relations from the 1886 Treaty of Friendship and Commerce to today’s strategic partnership across sectors including innovation, mobility, energy, AI, biotech, luxury, and cultural industries. Addressing the contributors, partners, and members of the French Korean community present during the evening, Mr. David-Pierre JALICON declared: “This book would not exist without you and your commitment to this country. Therefore, this book is your book.”
The evening continued with a special celebration performance by the Orchestre national Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
The FKCCI extends its sincere thanks to all contributors, sponsors, partners, institutions, and guests who contributed to making this landmark evening possible. Through historical archives, company profiles, testimonials, and forward-looking perspectives, the commemorative publication reflects the strength, diversity, and long-term vision of the French-Korean business ecosystem and reaffirms the shared ambition of France and Korea to continue strengthening cooperation and strategic exchanges in the years ahead.
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