The Russian invasion of Ukraine accelerated arms purchases by European countries. Due to the emphasis on procurement from like-minded countries and in preparation for land-based war, South Korean defense manufacturers emerged as one of the top arms suppliers globally.
Take a look at the overview of South Korea’s arms sales, clearly presented in charts. Our research has shown an increasing importance of South Korea as a procurement partner for European countries.
This research was conducted as a part of the project titled “De-risking and its challenges: Korean Positions in European Electromobility and Military Supply Chains after the Russian invasion of Ukraine”, supported by the Korea Foundation.
