Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

French Embassy enlists Felix, Jun Ji-hyun to mark 140 years of ties with Korea with celebrations

Felix of K-pop boy band Stray Kids and actor Jun Ji-hyun were named as honorary representatives of the French Embassy in Korea as the mission celebrates 140 years of diplomatic relations with Seoul, the embassy announced Thursday.

2026-03-05

Spuds with new buds: Why Koreans are meeting strangers for french fries

How many french fries can you eat in one sitting? I was asked this question by a man about 10 minutes after meeting him. It wasn't something I had ever considered.

2026-02-24

French Embassy unveils events, poster to celebrate 140 years of diplomatic ties with Korea

Korea and France are preparing to celebrate the 140th anniversary of their diplomatic ties next year with a yearlong series of cultural, scientific and economic events — and a potential visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to mark the occasion.

2025-11-12

Alcaraz, Sinner face big tests to set up dream French Open final

Alcaraz faces Musetti while Sinner takes on Djokovic in the French Open semifinals, both vying for a chance at a final showdown.

2025-06-05

Barcola brace helps PSG to another French Cup heading to Champions League final

Bradley Barcola scored twice as PSG defeated Reims 3-0 in the French Cup final, preparing for their Champions League attempt.

2025-05-25

Final fame: Lee Kang-in celebrates PSG's French Cup victory

Lee Kang-in celebrated PSG's 3-0 French Cup final victory, marking his third title this season

2025-05-25

Centre Pompidou to open Busan branch in 2030: French Embassy

The French Embassy in Korea said Thursday that a Busan branch for the Centre Pompidou is currently in the works to open in 2030.

2025-02-06

French Embassy emphasizes 'sharing' in cultural programs for first half of 2025

The French Embassy in Seoul on Thursday unveiled its cultural program plan for the first half of this year, ranging from K-pop productions, webtoons and musical experiences to art exhibitions.

2025-02-06

Korean, French warships conduct joint exercise in seas off Busan

Korea and France conducted a joint naval training exercise on Wednesday to bolster their security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, the Korean Navy said.

2024-11-20

French, Canadian embassies mark end of WWI at Korean war memorial

The French Embassy and Canadian Embassy in Seoul hosted a remembrance ceremony on Friday to commemorate the end of World War I at the War Memorial of Korea in Yongsan District, central Seoul.

2024-11-08