Celebrating 140 Years of France-Korea Relations

To mark the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Korea, this exceptional symposium will bring together experts, institutional representatives, researchers, students and key stakeholders committed to strengthening ties between the two countries.

Co-organized by the French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI), CCICF, KEY, the Centre Monclar and the Bataillon de Corée, the event will provide a unique platform for dialogue on the past, present and future of France-Korea relations.

Through a series of panel discussions, participants will explore the history, evolution and future perspectives of bilateral cooperation. 

Speakers from a wide range of backgrounds will share their expertise and experience, highlighting the many dimensions of this longstanding relationship and the new opportunities available to deepen it. 

Each panel discussion will be moderated by a student from the France-Korea Forum, giving the next generation a central role in shaping the future of France-Korea relations.

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WHY ATTEND?

• Explore the key milestones that have shaped 140 years of friendship between France and Korea
• Hear from experts and stakeholders involved in bilateral relations
• Discover new opportunities for cooperation between the two countries
• Connect with institutions, researchers, students and members of the France-Korea community
• Contribute to a forward-looking discussion on the future of France-Korea relations

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AGENDA

08:15–09:00 | Registration and welcome coffee 

09:00–09:15 | Opening remarks 
- Patrick Beaudouin | President of ANAFF-UN-Korea 

09:15–09:20 | Introduction to the France-Korea Forum Paris 
- Sangjun Yoon, Student researcher and symposium moderator 
- Ul Han, Student researcher and symposium moderator 

09:20–09:35 | Opening address 
- Guillaume Gouffier-Valente, Member of Parliament for Val-de-Marne 

09:35–09:45 | Presentation of the 140/40 anniversary book published by the FKCCI 
- David-Pierre Jalicon, President of the FKCCI, CEO of D.P.J. & Partners, Architecture 

09:45–11:00 | Roundtable 1 - More than 140 years of a complex and generous relationship & Q&A
- Jean-François Klein, Professor and historian 
- Laurent Quisefit, Historian 
- Alain Nass, Colonel (Ret.), Vice-President of ANAFF-UN-Korea and President of the Centre Monclar in Seoul 
- Wook-hyun Lee, Lieutenant Colonel, Defence Attaché at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in France 

11:00–12:00 | Roundtable 2 - From 1953 to today: a dynamic partnershipbuild on a wide range of exchanges & Q&A 
- Hyun-Jim Shim, President of CCI France Corée Paris and Korean Air Lines Paris 
- Jean-Hervé Lorenzi, President of the Cercle des économistes 
- Philippe Li, President of KEY, Honorary President of the FKCCI 
- Alexandra Dublanche, Vice-President, Region Ile de France

12:00–12:30 | Morning session closing remarks 
- Sabrina Sebaihi, Member of Parliament for Hauts-de-Seine; Chair of the France-Korea Friendship Group at the National Assembly 
- H.E. Hyukwoon Kwon, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to France 

12:30–14:15 | BREAK TIME (participant can leave the National Assembly to have lunch)

14:30–14:45 | Afternoon session opening remarks 
- Louis Gallois, Co-Chair of La Fabrique de l’industrie; former President of Airbus and former Chairman of SNCF 

14:45–16:00Roundtable 3 - Many geostrategic challenges facing the Korean Peninsula: can France and Korea act together? & Q&A 
- Christian Cambon, Senator for Val-de-Marne; Special Envoy of the President of the Senate 
- Hyun-Chul Kim, Consultant and expert in new technologies and exports 
- Arnaud Leveau, President of Asiacentre-Paris 
- Stéphane Richou, General; Director for Security and Defence Cooperation at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs 
- Junwoon Park, Diplomatic Adviser at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in France 

16:00–16:15 | Coffee break 

16:15–17:30 | Roundtable 4 - Towards a strategy & Q&A 
- Louis Margueritte, Chief Executive Officer of Business France 
- David-Pierre Jalicon, President of the FKCCI; CEO of D.P.J. & Partners, Architecture 
- Joseph Lee, Director of European Affairs at KITA 
- Sung Min, CEO of OPmobility Korea 
- Armelle Levieux, Director of Innovation and Technology; member of Air Liquide Group’s Executive Committee 
- Christophe Masson, Director General of Cosmetic Valley

17:30–18:00 | Closing remarks 

18:00–18:15 | Closing address

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USEFUL INFORMATION

Date | Friday, October 16, 2026
Time | From 09:00 to 19:00
Venue |Assemblée Nationale, Victor Hugo Room, Jacques Chaban-Delmas Building, Paris, France
Language | French & Korean
Registration | Free, Registration necessary
Format | Symposium and panel discussions
Co-organizers | FKCCI, CCICF, KEY, Centre Monclar, Bataillon de Corée

CONTACT

Tristan ZULIANI - Development Manager
Email: t.zuliani(@)fkcci.com

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