FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON VISITS CENTRE POMPIDOU HANWHA

FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON VISITS CENTRE POMPIDOU HANWHA

FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON VISITS CENTRE POMPIDOU HANWHA
April 2026 | Yeouido, Seoul

In celebration of the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France, President Emmanuel Macron visited Centre Pompidou Hanwha ahead of its official opening. Accompanied by key cultural figures, including the French Minister of Culture, the French Ambassador to Korea, and Laurent Le Bon, President of the Centre Pompidou, President Macron toured the museum and met with prominent Korean artists, including Kim Soo-ja, Lee Bae, Kim Hee-cheon and Yu Jun-yeong.

During the visit, President Macron stated, "Centre Pompidou Hanwha will serve as a bridge connecting France and Korea, and a platform leading the dialogue between the art worlds of our two nations." The Hanwha Cultural Foundation presented President Macron with a traditional 'Ham' (chest) crafted by artist Kim Hyun-hee, containing an iris flower arrangement by Master Florist Ra Bok-im.

Client: Hanwha Foundation of Culture
Agency: Cheil
Production: Creative Silver

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