South Korea talks more active involvement in Romania's defense industry
<p>The head of South Korea's Defense Procurement Agency (DAPA), Seok Jong-gun, discussed with local authorities Romania's plans to acquire new military equipment and strengthen cooperation in the defense industry, according to news agencies Yonhap and &nbsp;<a href="https://agerpres.ro/romania-in-lume/2025/03/31/romania-si-coreea-de-sud-vor-sa-si-intensifice-cooperarea-in-industria-armamentului--1436047" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Agerpres</a>.</p>

<p>Romania and South Korea have recently intensified their cooperation in the defense industry after South Korean company Hanwha Aerospace won a USD 940 million order from Romania last year to supply K9 self-propelled howitzers and K10 ammunition supply vehicles.</p>

<p>During discussions in Bucharest, Seok explained Seoul's efforts to participate in Romania's projects to acquire new infantry fighting vehicles and battle tanks with its Redback armored vehicle and K2 tank.</p>

<p>Seok also met with Romanian Economy Minister Bogdan-Gruia Ivan to discuss cooperation on warships and advanced technologies.</p>

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<p><em>iulian@romania-insider.com</em></p>