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French President Emmanuel Macron (left) listens to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during a press conference in Seoul, on 3 April 2026.
French President Emmanuel Macron (left) listens to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during a press conference in Seoul, on 3 April 2026.© Jung Yeon-je/EPA/Pool/MaxPPP

Thales Alenia Space eyes Seoul's future military communications satellite programme

As part of the new ‘comprehensive strategic partnership' between France and South Korea, a major strategic agreement is expected to be signed during President Lee Jae Myung's forthcoming visit to Paris. Discussions on this matter began during President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Seoul in March.
LogoSubscribers only Defence, Contractors 15.04.2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his counterpart from the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae-myung, in Beijing, on 5 January 2026.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his counterpart from the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae-myung, in Beijing, on 5 January 2026. © Xie Huanchi/Xinhua News Agency/Newscom/MaxPPP

Lee Jae-myung's delicate balancing act to keep Beijing and Washington on side

Seoul is trying to preserve its relations with Beijing whilst keeping close to Washington. Meanwhile, the prospect of Moscow playing a mediating role in the Taiwan issue has reduced China's room for manoeuvre. South Korea's diplomatic skill is further complicating matters for Xi Jinping, who is eager to maintain the upper hand.
LogoSubscribers only Defence, Back-Door Diplomacy 10.04.2026

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