France and South Korea upgrade to global strategic partnership, agree on Strait of Hormuz cooperation

During French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Seoul, France and South Korea elevated their bilateral relationship to a 'global strategic partnership.' The two countries pledged joint cooperation on various issues, including security in the Strait of Hormuz, aligning their approaches to this critical geopolitical chokepoint. This upgraded partnership signifies deepening ties between a leading European power and a key Asian ally, with shared interests in global stability.