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![French Ambassador to Korea Philippe Lefort, second from right, and Cha Sung-soo, president and CEO of Korea Radioactive Waste Agency, far right, discuss French and Korean experiences in nuclear or radioactive waste disposal at a forum organized by the embassy at the French diplomatic residence in Seoul on Wednesday. Joining the forum virtually were experts from relevant institutes in France, including Orano, EDF and Andra. [PARK SANG-MOON]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/10099837.jpg?imageId=10099837&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![From left, Ambassador of France to Korea Philippe Lefort; Park Dong-ha and Park Moon-joon, veterans of the Korean War (1950-53) who served with the French Battalion; and Hwang Ki-chul, minister of patriots and veterans affairs, celebrate the presentation of La Medaille Militaire to Park Dong-ha and Park Moon-joon for their meritorious service and acts of bravery during the war at the French Embassy in Seoul on Thursday. [PARK SANG-MOON]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/10730746.jpg?imageId=10730746&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)