The world spent over $2.7 TRILLION dollars on weapons in 2024, and a bigger chunk of that went to South Korea than ever before.
From the Hanwha Redback IFV, the KF-21 Fighter Jet, and even advanced warships, South Korea is arming 23 countries, with more lining up, including the United States.
We break down what makes South Korea’s defense industry so competitive, what they offer, who is buying, and what this means for arms sales in general.
00:00 – Intro
01:22 – The defense spending surge
02:35 – The South Korean manufacturing edge
04:51 – How North Korea plays into this
06:57 – South Korea’s most popular weapons
11:17 – Europe’s urgency
12:48 – The US Navy and South Korea
15:27 – The limits and drawbacks
18:10 – Channel updates
Written by: Kyle Gunn
Edited by: Savvy
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