Conversation between Jean-Noël Barrot and Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (March 24, 2026)

On March 24, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot spoke by telephone with Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun.

With 2026 marking the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and Korea, the Ministers discussed progress on strategic cooperation ahead of President Macron’s state visit to Korea and the South Korean Minister’s arrival in France, where he will attend meetings on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers meeting at Vaux-de-Cernay abbey.

The Ministers spoke about international crises, reiterated their commitment to multilateralism and the rules-based international order, and reaffirmed their support for Ukraine.