Gu Min Chul
Gu Min Chul is a defense reporter who covers the Korean defense industry and all related issues.
Poland receives its first Legwan reconnaissance vehicles from South Korea
Rosomak, a subsidiary of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), announced on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, that the first batch of Legwan Light Reconnaissance Vehicles (LRVs) had arrived in Poland from South Korea.
These LRVs, locally adapted versions of...
S. Korea’s Navy receives new attack submarine
South Korea's naval arsenal received a new addition as the Shin Chae-ho, a domestically produced 3,000-ton diesel-electric attack submarine, was formally handed over to the Navy on April 4, 2024.
Named after a revered Korean independence activist, Shin...
Hanwha begins assembly of first Australian Huntsman howitzer
Hanwha Aerospace has officially begun assembly of Australia's first AS9 self-propelled howitzer (SPH) and AS10 armored ammunition resupply vehicle at the company's facility in Changwon, South Korea.
The howitzer, designated Huntsman, began its "mate" process, where the major...
South Korea plans to launch its second spy satellite
South Korea is gearing up to launch its second military spy satellite in early April, announced the defense ministry on Monday.
Following the successful launch of the first surveillance satellite via SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from a U.S....
South Korean Air Force showcases its growing combat strength
The South Korean Air Force recently conducted an impressive “elephant walk” involving 33 aircraft, including F-35A stealth fighters, KF-16s, F-15Ks, and F-4Es.
This demonstration at the Suwon air base coincided with the annual Freedom Shield exercise, reinforcing deterrence...
North Korea conducts massive artillery drill
North Korea's People's Army recently conducted extensive artillery exercises overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, according to reports from the country's state media.
The drills aimed to assess the capabilities of large artillery units in delivering effective firepower.
Commencing...
South Korea’s first spy satellite sends clear images of Pyongyang
South Korea's maiden military spy satellite has achieved a milestone by transmitting clear images of central Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, following its launch in December.
The first South Korean military spy satellite was successfully placed into...
South Korea unveils upgraded K1E2 tank
The Republic of Korea Army has unveiled the latest iteration of its K1 main battle tank, revealing the upgraded K1E2 configuration.
The K1E2 variant boasts several key improvements, including an enhanced gunner's sight system akin to that of...