The President of the Republic and his wife, Brigitte Macron, spent four days in Northeast Asia for an official visit marked by several highlights, including the inauguration of the Center Pompidou Hanwha, in Seoul, on April 3.
Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron flew to Northeast Asia on March 31 for an official four-day trip with two stops, the first in Japan, the second in South Korea. The objective? Strengthen France’s diplomatic ties with these two countries and their representatives before their participation, next June, in the G7 in Evian, in Haute-Savoie. The stakes were particularly high for the President of the Republic, forced to address the war in Iran which also affects Washington’s two allies.
Homage to Japanese culture
The head of state and his wife held numerous diplomatic meetings over four days. Their tour began with an exchange with Kunihiko Moriguchi, an artist named Japan’s “Living National Treasure” in 2007 for his mastery of a dyeing technique calledit was, used for kimonos. For the occasion, Brigitte Macron appeared in front of him in a monochrome red ensemble signed Dior, a color symbolizing prosperity in Japanese culture.
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The first lady also participated in the welcoming ceremony organized by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo. This time she was dressed in an elegant beige dress with a coat and matching pumps. Upon arrival at the palace, her husband was greeted by a guard of honor, whom he greeted with his Japanese counterpart before heading to a meeting.
Emmanuel Macron’s hand kiss
On April 2, the President of the Republic and his wife had lunch with Emperor Naruhito of Japan and his wife, Empress Masako, greeted with a kiss by Emmanuel Macron.
Finally, the presidential couple went to South Korea for two days punctuated by several highlights, including a state banquet with K-pop stars already invited to Paris by Brigitte Macron for the Gala des Pièces Jaunes, but also the inauguration of the Center Pompidou Hanwha, Seoul.
