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NAIRL and PR[AI]RIE-PSAI Sign MOU to Advance Korea–France AI Collaboration

October 6, 2026

Kee-Eung Kim, Director of NAIRL (left), and Jean Ponce, Professor at PR[AI]RIE-PSAI, present the memorandum of understanding at a ceremony held on July 3 in Seoul. [Source=NAIRL]

National AI Research Lab (NAIRL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with France’s PR[AI]RIE-PSAI to strengthen academic and research collaboration in artificial intelligence. The two institutions marked the partnership with a ceremony on July 3 in Seoul.

Through the partnership, the two institutions intend to broaden exchange between the AI research communities of Korea and France, exploring cooperation in areas such as researcher exchange, visiting researcher programs, joint research, co-hosted workshops and seminars, and talent development.

PR[AI]RIE-PSAI is a Paris-based AI research and education cluster bringing together leading French institutions including PSL University, Inria, CNRS, and ENS-PSL. It serves as a major hub for AI research, education, and innovation in France.

NAIRL extends its gratitude to PR[AI]RIE-PSAI and PSL University for their collaboration in bringing this partnership together. NAIRL will continue to expand its network with leading AI research institutions worldwide, connecting Korea’s research community more closely with the global frontier AI research ecosystem.