News & Events
News & Events
French Government Delegation Visits Institut Pasteur Korea to Discuss Strengthening Korea?France Science & Technology Cooperation
2026-04-03
French Government Delegation Visits Institut Pasteur Korea
to Discuss Strengthening Korea–France Science & Technology Cooperation
to Discuss Strengthening Korea–France Science & Technology Cooperation
.png)
Jean-Luc Moullet, Director General for Research and Innovation at the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space (MESRI), and Sunk Key Jang, CEO of Institut Pasteur Korea, take a commemorative photo on April 3.
On April 3, Institut Pasteur Korea (IPK) hosted the French government delegation visiting Korea for the Korea–France Joint Committee on Science and Technology, held in commemoration of the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in science and technology, particularly in response to global infectious diseases.
Jean-Luc MOULLET, Director General of Research and Innovation at the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space (MESRI), along with key officials from the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the French Embassy, met with IPK CEO Sung Key Jang and heads of laboratories.
During the meeting, both sides explored ways to enhance collaboration in key research areas and discussed the application of AI technologies for joint responses to global infectious diseases. IPK shared its major research achievements and proposed actions to ensure the sustainability of Korea–France collaborative research, including strengthening linkages among AI experts.
In particular, IPK presented the progress of the ongoing “AI-based R&D project for antimicrobial resistance therapeutics” conducted in collaboration with Institut Pasteur, and emphasized the need for continued government support for its next phase.
IPK also introduced its plans to develop “Physical AI” as a next-generation infrastructure for infectious disease research, and discussed expanding joint research and researcher exchange with leading French institutions, including the Institute for Research in Computer Science and Automation (INRIA).
In addition, both sides agreed on the importance of expanding human resource exchange and exchanged views on fostering talent through mid- to long-term programs, including joint degree initiatives.
Established in 2004 as part of Korea–France cooperation in science and technology, IPK has served as a leading hub for infectious disease research and will continue to play a bridging role between the two countries through basic science and technological collaboration.