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Analysis Ukraine offers South Korea entry to Europe’s defense core — but at a priceJoint ventures with European firms could cement Seoul’s role in NATO but risks legal, political and strategic backlash South Korea risks marginalization in Europe’s evolving defense ecosystem unless it adapts its export-oriented model to meet growing demands for co-development and long-term integration — a challenge highlighted by President Lee Jae-myung’s renewed push this week to elevate the country’s arms industry into a strategic growth engine. At the inaugural Defense Industry Day ceremony on Tuesday, Lee pledged increased state investment and institutional support, including a centralized export control tower and expanded funding for research and development. His remarks come just days after Seoul finalizeda $6.5 billion (9 trillion won) K2 tank agreement with Poland, a deal that includes © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |





