The two countries' friendship has evolved to a point where they go beyond basic cultural exchange.<br />They're sharing a number of cross-cultural creations in various forms including the arts and food.<br />Oh Soo-young points out some of these fantastic hybrids. <br />See Seoul through the chromatic lens of a renowned French photographer.<br />More than 120 images capture seemingly normal aspects of the Korean capital,... magnifying the quirks of daily life with dazzling colors and angles.<br />The exhibition is an example of how exchanges between Korea and France have inspired cross-cultural works.<br /><br /><br />"French culture celebrates diversity, and Korean culture is seen as unique in that, while Eastern, it blends well with Western elements. That's what fuels cultural exchanges and produces a synergy effect."<br /><br />To the west of Seoul, five full-sized 3D replicas of Lascaux cave paintings in France have been recreated outside Gwangmyeong cave,... an industrial and cultural landmark in its own right.<br />The UNESCO-listed relics are displayed in an exhibition hall, designed by a famous French architect.<br /><br /><br />"The exhibition is a cultural collaboration between Korea and France, East and West, and prehistoric and contemporary times."<br /><br />It's not just art and historic artifacts.<br />The cultural fusion is going mainstream on the streets of Seoul and Paris.<br />Take this cosmetics company which infuses Korean skincare routines centered on natural ingredients with France's dynamic beauty culture.<br /><br /><br />"Korean women have beautiful skin and I just wanted to bring this knowledge of perfect skin to the world. We take the powerful Korean ingredients and push them through French technology and French design and sensoriality." <br /><br />And when it comes to fusion, you can't forget the two countries' culinary delights.<br />A Korean bakery franchise in Paris has fused Korea's traditional red bean bun with the light and airy softness of a brioche, with an extra layer of vanilla cream.<br />The buns fly off the shelves.<br />Even French President Francoi<br />
