(2nd LD) S. Korean president announces initiative to invest 500 mln euros in cinema with France

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Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday unveiled an initiative to invest 500 million euros (US$581 million) in a partnership with France to promote the growth of the cinema industry, a move also aimed at boosting the countries' bilateral cooperation in the sector.

Lee disclosed the initiative in his speech to the Lumiere Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, which he co-chaired alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, to discuss the future of the cinema industry amid unfavorable global changes affecting the sector.

Under the initiative, proposed by South Korea and seconded by France, the two countries will each invest 500 million euros in the cinema and moving-image industries over a five-year period beginning next year.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron walk side by side toward the venue for the Lumiere Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, on Sept. 7, 2026. (Yonhap)

Lee said the initiative will help promote joint investments and production projects between the two countries, and serve as a stepping stone for local content companies to enter the global market.

Lee cited changes in the media environment and consumer preferences following the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), as major factors that have led to an upheaval in the production and consumption of films.

"If we do not properly address the changes of the times, it is clearly a crisis. But if we proactively respond, it presents a clear opportunity," Lee said, calling on cinema industry leaders to make efforts to turn the crisis into an opportunity.

Lee highlighted, in particular, that AI technology has helped reduce the costs of film production, but has also led to job losses in the cinema industry and raised copyright concerns, pledging that Seoul will play a role in promoting the harmonious coexistence of AI and humanity.

The president also underscored the role of independent films in promoting the diversity of the industry, vowing that South Korea "will become a solid partner for independent films and join efforts to promote the growth of the global cinema ecosystem."

The South Korean president highlighted cinema as a main driver of his country's growing global influence, citing the recent success of Korean films, such as "Parasite," "Burning" and "KPop Demon Hunters."

"Overcoming national boundaries and language barriers, South Korea will play its responsible role in leading the production of local content that humanity could sympathize with, and helping establish coexistence and mutual support between local and global (content companies) as the primary principle," Lee said.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (L) and French President Emmanuel Macron pose for a photo at a venue for the Lumiere Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, on Sept. 7, 2026. (Yonhap)

The summit brought together policymakers, politicians and artists involved in the cinema and game industries from 30 countries to discuss the future of cinema and beyond.

Lee will later hold a meeting with South Korean producers and actors invited to the summit, including film director Lee Chang-dong, followed by a roundtable with major entertainment powerhouses, including CJ ENM and Netflix, to promote cooperation between South Korean and global companies.

President Lee Jae Myung (2nd from L) and French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd from R), alongside their wives, meet during an event in Nice, France, on Sept. 6, 2026, in this photo uploaded on Lee's social media. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

In a separate speech, Macron also highlighted the rapid changes in the way moving images are produced and consumed, including shifts in the economic models that have funded the production of such content and the rise of AI, which has raised questions about the trustworthiness of images.

Macron said, "It is not our responsibility to block such changes, but we should guide their direction."

The French president highlighted the cultural importance of images, particularly in helping people understand the world and promoting growth and democracy.

He said that no country can shape the future for the industry alone, calling for global responses to the challenges facing the industry.

In the "Lumiere Declaration" adopted at the summit, participants pledged to work together to promote the cultural and economic growth of the video industry.

They agreed on the importance of addressing shared challenges through cooperation and recognized the important roles that countries, companies and content creators can play in such efforts, pledging to pursue joint efforts.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivers a speech during the Lumiere Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, on Sept. 7, 2026. (Yonhap)

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (5th from L) and French President Emmanuel Macron (6th from L) pose for a photo with participants at the Lumiere Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, on Sept. 7, 2026. (Yonhap)

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李安在法国圣保罗德旺斯举行的卢米埃尔峰会上发表讲话，透露了这项计划。他与法国总统埃马纽埃尔·马克龙共同主持了此次峰会，讨论在全球不利变化影响电影行业的情况下，电影行业的未来。

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李说：“如果我们不妥善应对时代的变化，这显然是一场危机。但如果我们积极应对，这便是一个明显的机遇。”他呼吁电影行业领袖努力将危机转化为机遇。

李特别强调，人工智能技术虽然降低了电影制作成本，但也导致了电影行业的失业和版权问题，他承诺首尔将在促进人工智能与人类和谐共存方面发挥作用。

总统还强调了独立电影在促进电影产业多样性方面的作用，并承诺韩国“将成为独立电影的坚实合作伙伴，共同努力促进全球电影生态系统的发展”。

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李表示：“韩国将克服国界和语言障碍，发挥其应有的责任，引领制作能够引起人类共鸣的本土内容，并将帮助建立本土与全球（内容公司）之间的共存与互助作为首要原则。”

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法国总统强调了图像的文化重要性，尤其是在帮助人们了解世界、促进经济增长和民主方面。

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