Min Chul Gu reports on international arms exports, military trade, and defense policy developments in South Korea. His coverage bridges both domestic and global dimensions of South Korea’s growing role in the international defense market.
South Korean defense manufacturer Hyundai Rotem has officially registered the design of its next-generation main battle tank, as shown in newly released patent documentation from the Korean Intellectual Property Office.
According to filing number 3020240034192, the design patent...
The South Korean Navy and Marine Corps have commenced a large-scale amphibious landing exercise this week along the southeastern coastline, aimed at strengthening joint operational readiness in the face of evolving threats, including drone warfare.
According to statements...
South Korea has publicly unveiled a fixed-site launcher for its Korean Tactical Surface-to-Surface Missile (KTSSM) for the first time.
The launch facility was showcased during a recent visit by Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Chairman Adm. Kim Myung-soo...
South Korea is intensifying efforts to expand its defense exports to Iraq, with discussions underway to supply additional military equipment, including helicopters, fighter jets, and air defense systems.
The talks occurred on the sidelines of the IQDEX 2025...
The US Army's dedicated nuclear and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) response unit has conducted its first-ever nuclear weapon effects training in South Korea, according to reports from US Forces Korea (USFK).
The training, held April 15-16 at...
The United States and South Korea conducted a joint air exercise on April 15 involving the deployment of U.S. B-1B strategic bombers over the Korean Peninsula.
According to South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense, the exercise featured U.S....
South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace has finalized a contract with Poland's WB Group for the local production of guided missiles for the K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system.
According to a report from public broadcaster Polskie Radio, the agreement...
The United States has reportedly assigned the designation "KN-35" to North Korea’s newest close-range ballistic missile (CRBM).
The move, confirmed by South Korean military sources, marks the first newly designated North Korean missile in this category since the...
