President Lee of South Korea mentioned TVXQ while in Paris on the 13th (main purpose of the state visit was regarding trade )
According to news article, President Lee who was receiving honorary doctorate in the fields of art, literature, philosophy, and the classics from University of Paris 7 mentioned TVXQ when he was addressing the students in his acceptance speech:
‘President Lee especially noted SM Entertainment artists such as SNSD and TVXQ who are expected to have a concert in Paris next month saying, “I heard that TVXQ and SNSD, who are also popular in Korea are going to have a concert here. I hope many (of you) go” receiving applause from the students.’
Source: daum
Credits: lovelyunho