SEOUL, October 27 (AJP) - Government officials, scientists, and industry leaders from South Korea and France gathered in Seoul on Monday for the fifth Korea-France Space Forum, underscoring the two nations’ expanding collaboration in space exploration and technology.
Held at the Four Seasons Hotel, the forum brought together representatives from the Korea Space Agency and France’s National Centre for Space Studies, known as CNES, as well as executives from major aerospace companies and research institutions.
The event featured presentations on national space strategies and panel discussions on strategic autonomy, reusable launch vehicles, and the future of commercial space services.
Discussions centered on how the two countries can strengthen cooperation in areas such as next-generation orbital systems, satellite operations, and space security.
In the session on strategic space autonomy, experts from both sides explored developments in reusable launch vehicle technologies and examined how private companies could contribute to government-led space security efforts.
France, a leading member of the European Space Agency, is regarded as a global leader in space transportation and satellite navigation. South Korea, which recently launched its national space agency, is accelerating its push to develop independent launch capabilities and expand international partnerships.
“The Korea-France Space Forum offers an important platform for dialogue and collaboration,” said Lionel Suchet, chief operating officer of CNES. “Our two nations have complementary expertise, and this exchange helps us move forward together in the new era of space development.”
Yoon Young-bin, head of the Korea Space Agency, said the forum would “help lay the groundwork for joint research, technology exchange, and innovative industrial partnerships.”
The forum concluded with the signing of a comprehensive cooperation agreement between the two agencies, setting the stage for deeper collaboration in exploration, satellite technology, and the commercial space sector.
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