Korea Gears Up to Arm the West Against Russia (and China) |

[@MThgv]

Love to South-Korea from the Netherlands 🇳🇱🤝🇰🇷

[@혼돈의나그네-v3h]

I like the Netherlands, too The land of Hiddink - Ulsan, Korea-

[@이상호-l5c1z]

Won’t happen because opposition party which holds majority of the parliament oppose sending weapons to Ukraine.

[@李ウンヒ]

As South Korean We love the Netherlands as well . ❤

[@General6699]

@MThgv Thank you brother.

[@user-ie9ye9rb3x]

Thanks Netherland from South korea. ^^

[@TheColombiano89]

Colombia uses Korean fighter jets, anti ship missiles and naval ships. Some of which the Koreans donated because we fought in the Korean war 🇨🇴 🇰🇷

[@michaellim4165]

Thank you Columbia we will never forget. You have a brother country for life.

[@user-dl8ox4lt3k]

I loce colombia ❤ love from korea

[@아낙수나문-i6o]

❤🎉

[@jaeminim2464]

Appreciate Colombia. 감사합니다 For the worls peace~

[@sjlee3274]

As an Former Military Officer of South korea, We always remind Your Dedication.

[@TheCerebralDude]

My dad was a Korean War vet and he was astonished at the news 40 years ago that South Korea would start selling cars to Americans!! He said when he was in Seoul in 1952 the city was so completely devastated that he could reach down to the ground anywhere in that city and scoop up a handful of gunpowder

[@user-q389]

당신의 아버지는 우리의 영웅이다!

[@ndychung007]

Thank you and your father for the great sacrifice. It takes a lot to fight someone else’s war.

[@JMWWMJJMW]

Your father is our hero.

[@anyminer]

당시 한국은 소말리아나 가나보다도 가난했어요. 당연히 일제로부터 산업기반이 남아있던 북한보다도 가난했고요. 당시 우리의 목표는 필리핀 수준만큼 사는 것이었죠. 60년대 마르크스 필리핀 대통령이 후진국 박정희 대통령을 무시하고 정상회담 거부했던 사건은 유명해요. ㅎㅎ

[@블루레터]

Thanks to your father's service in korea war. We stand again.

[@Jimmy-wl2iw]

I own Korean electronics, my kids drive Hyundai; am a huge fan of ROK products. Served there as US Army Soldier 2005-2006. Great for them🇺🇸🫡🇰🇷

[@B카가와]

Thank you for your service. Wish you travel to South Korea again.

[@Jimmy-wl2iw]

@@B카가와 Absolutely! 🇰🇷 Much love Korean people🇰🇷❤️🇺🇸 not to difficult for me 😁

[@ComFluiDy]

we go together 🇰🇷 🤝 🇺🇸

[@diegochoi]

Huge thanks for your service as South Korean. 🙂

[@Jimmy-wl2iw]

@@B카가와 Yes very much so 🇺🇸🇰🇷”Katchi Kapshida”

[@devicex14maxx]

That's why we have to defend this Country like our own Motherland if war could start. SOUTH KOREA not just a Country, they are much more important to the World Economicaly ,Politicaly and Geopoliticaly and for us than we can imagine!!!! Let's Go South Korea SUPPORT from US citizen❤❤❤❤

[@블루레터]

Let's go together. Our alliance.

[@devicex14maxx]

@블루레터 Yep let's go👍

[@혼돈의나그네-v3h]

- It's really cool. - Ulsan, Korea-

[@aaronk9627]

Yeah! You are very smart 👍

[@ryterydsfgtljk3562]

Well said! South Korea is a strategic line of defense for the US... If SK falls, then Japan will fall and Russia/China will take over the region and have unlimited access to the North Pacific Ocean. It's not ideal for the US (Alaska, Seattle, San Francisco, LA, Hawaii) to face unsavory neighbors across the ocean.

[@mashitta5969]

South Korea indeed is the tecnhnologically advancaed country with so much potential. Not just electronics or automobile like Samsung, Hyundai, Kia, LG but also the military gear like Hanhwa. Glad to see the rise of this country. Vamos Korea🇰🇷

[@박규진-z5c]

🇰🇷 🇰🇷 🇰🇷

[@KamBar2020]

Make SOJU Great Again 🍶

[@GamingContentStuff]

Doesn't smasung own hanwha?

[@jameshugh5532]

Thank you!

[@onemanfourtanks5556]

@@GamingContentStuff No.

[@raylivengood8040]

S. Korea is independent and intelligent in its assessment to stand up and not sit this down. 💪🏼

[@redpipola]

South Korea*

[@Rhotz-ix8ll]

A lot more spine and intelligent leadership in South Korea then all of NATO put together

[@Omni_Shambles]

"independent" lmfao. Do you know how many American bases exist in that region, by force? After WW2 they occupied these regions and refused to leave. 🤡

[@MrCarnivoure]

I like Korea. Hope they can unite with North at some point, like east and west Germany

[@Jimmy-wl2iw]

@@MrCarnivoure I don’t think that can happen…dynamics don’t match up

[@MrCarnivoure]

@Jimmy-wl2iw they are the same people. Only north Koreans been shackled and doctrinated by communist tyrant. If people can get access to South Korea and free world they will straight away unshakle themselves

[@Jimmy-wl2iw]

@ I was in Germany during their transition, there was not so much gap between economies. Cannot see North Korea in the same light. Also, I served on the DMZ. Made many observations🫡🇺🇸

[@Jimmy-wl2iw]

In a perfect world I would love to see the Koreas unite. However, the North has been Social Economically stagnant since 1990. Think about the technology gap? Be a long process, but the stopper is Kim🫡🇺🇸🇰🇷

[@winterrye3022]

The new "Arsenal of Democracy"

[@ivandemko3360]

Indeed

[@자유민주수호]

고맙습니다.

[@외몽골칸국3시간후]

Democracy is just Pretense and Illusion. Nowadays , most of countries allies for a common object not ideology fight. Then how could Saudi Arabia with Kingdom be friendly USA, how could Colombia or Ethiopia be friendly with USA? This fight is not for Democracy.

[@외몽골칸국3시간후]

Democracy is just Justification Illusion. Nowadays is a confused times that the most of countries allied or not for their common object. Then, Why were Saudi Arabia and USA friendly? Why are Armenia friendly Russia even its democratic Republics. This fight is not for Democracy.

[@외몽골칸국3시간후]

Democracy is just Justification. Nowadays is a confused times that the most of countries allied or not for their common object. Then, Why were Saudi Arabia and USA friendly? Why are Armenia friendly Russia even its democratic Republics. This fight is not for Democracy.

[@jdavidblais]

I am canadian and i hope my country will buy ours nest attk submarine from south korea, they are great people with great culture. I wish one day i can visite this beautiful country and eat their wonderful food 👌

[@user-q389]

데이비드 너 뭐좀 아는군아 한국오면 소주한잔하자

[@김준승-q8x]

@@user-q389 ㅋㅋ

[@혼돈의나그네-v3h]

Canada, let's be together

[@SnowLeopard2121]

Japan was the first developed country in Asia. At the premium of developed countries, media outlets around the world had their Asian branches in Japan, and they translated and sent Japanese anti-Korean articles into their own languages. South Korea did nothing wrong, but it has always been described as a backward country and a bad image, not to cooperate with, for a long time, malicious articles by Japan's anti-Korean media and foreign media that responded to it. I learned that South Korea is not a newly discovered country, but an amazing country that has broken through the interference of Japan and China. And as I learned about Korea's long history, I learned how bad Japan and China are. In particular, I was very disappointed with Japan for not reflecting on it.

[@dawuid1491]

What did China ever do to it lol

[@LAjjang]

Japan may be the first one to be westernized or developed in Asia, but not economically on top any more. They are going through "lost 30 yrs period" now and continues to publish "Korean Hate books". And the war criminals are cherished shamelessly by their political leaders still and deleted the history of the war crimes committed from their history books and not teach their kids on the correct history.

[@kcato5879]

​@@dawuid1491China is part of the reason North Korea still exists.

[@robertkeaney9905]

They invaded Korea about as many times as England invaded Ireland Every dynasty invaded Korea to remind the Koreans why they pay tribute to the ruler heaven ordained.

[@princechangwook6019]

​@@dawuid1491 ignorant of history?

[@FA-ft9sq]

South Korea is also supplying the Philippines warships and they are delivering them affordably and ahead of schedule. They are also the supplier of the main jets operated by the Philippine Air Force.. They are also going to help the country with restarting its nuclear energy program . The country already has a completed nuclear power plant but it was completed in the mid 80s but Chernobyl happened....so yeah. But yeah, Korea and the Philippins are low key best bros right now (really, they have been best bros since both countries became independent in the 40s and 50s . The Philippines sent thousand of troops to defend the South during the Korean War and P-Pop is highly influenced by K-pop so a very long and very much amicable relationship between both Asian western allies.

[@대왕가리비]

필리핀 사람인가요? 한국인으로서 필리핀의 파병은 잊지 않습니다!!! 기본적으로 감사한 마음을 갖고 있습니다.

[@꿈빛나래]

필리핀분들 항상 감사합니다🫶🏻 한국인들이 가장 고마워하고 친밀감을 느끼는 나라 중 하나에요🩷

[@OsakaNavi]

The Philippines is a guardian of freedom who willingly sent their young people to defend South Korea when it was on the brink of collapse due to North Korea's invasion, supported by the Soviet Union and China.

[@anyminer]

6.25 참전을 잊지 않겠습니다. 필리핀은 파병국으로서 필리핀이 외부 세력으로부터 침략을 받을 경우 동맹국 한국이 제공할 수 있는 모든 무기는 제공될 예정입니다.

[@박종대-f2b]

한국은 동남아에서 제일 필핀을 신뢰하며 사랑합니다 필핀에 무궁한 발전을 기원합니다.

[@Hellpharmacist1]

My best friend's brother was killed in Afghanistan by an IED. My 2nd best buddy was a MP at Liberty Bell Camp (he's 80+ now). Because of South Korea, both of them will see the conflit that marked their whole existence end. You totally conquered the hearts and minds of this world (at least mine!!!) 🇨🇦🇺🇲❤🇰🇷

[@KamBar2020]

HYUNDAI Driver Lives Matter 👀

[@jasper5902]

They gave us k-pop and k-drama, now they are exporting k-defense!

[@박규진-z5c]

🇰🇷 🇰🇷 🇰🇷

[@jinwoo3963]

K bbq 🤤

[@blackhawk2429]

Koreans have learned at great cost that freedom is not free. Korea have been building strength for more than 50 years because we love peace. Korea will never invade another country, but a country that invades Korea will not be able to survive. I pray for peace in Ukraine, Russia, Israel and the Middle East. God bless all of us.

[@jimmyha1898]

Going from a war-torn country that had practically nothing in the 1960's to a country with massive soft power and economy, and technology capable of developing its own 4.5 gen supersonic fighter is almost unbelievable. What an incredible feat.

[@Jake-gy7qo]

Considering South Korea's geopolitical location, this is a natural outcome. They are bordered not only by North Korea but also by China and Russia, which means that even if the new Cold War ends, they will have to continuously invest in the defense industry. Furthermore, South Korea is an export-oriented manufacturing nation, and since they already have high-tech companies, they hold an advantage in defense exports. After all, a crisis can also signify an opportunity.

[@dannnsss8034]

South Korea is essentially an island surrounded by hostiles on all sides (including frienemy Japan)

[@KamBar2020]

Slava Kimchi 🍛 Geroyam SOJU 🍶

[@MM22966]

Not really. For most of its history, and despite its natural strengths, Korea tends to get run over by the larger empires in their vicinity. They're the Poland of East Asia

[@ThreefootedRaven]

@@MM22966yeah they survived last 5000 years. There is recent finding that Koreans were actually seeded (child) from nomadic Asians similarity in DNA of those Manchurians and Mongolians who co-existed with slavic people. They don't share history with Chinese and it makes Korea look much greater.

[@MM22966]

@@ThreefootedRaven Those are....Tocharian???

[@WoodlandT]

This is great news. South Korea is a wonderful country and one of the west’s most important friends in Asia. They are an incredibly capable people and the free world is better off for their presence in the region. A successful and prosperous South Korea is good for all democracy loving people. Continue being awesome SK! 🇺🇸💙🇰🇷

[@PatrickKingJr]

You sound nuts

[@Drownedinblood]

You mean one of their client states...

[@ihlee7982]

한국은 미국과 특수한 이유로 동맹관계지만 대부분 한국인들 입장이 일방적으로 의지하지말자는 마음으로 한국전쟁이후 나라는 강해야한다고 국민들 정서가 그런부분에선 단결중입니다 전치적인 부분이 시끄러운 부분이 있죠 일제시대를 겪고 정치이념이 극도로 다른 사람들 때문에 결국 남북이 갈아지고 한국전쟁이 일어났죠 그리고도 남쪽에선 또다시 정치이념으로 다툼이 많습니다 특수한 남북한 역사문제에 자주성향이 강해서 유독히 정치부분이 평화롭지 않습니다 역대 대통령들의 성향에따라 서로 죽자고 싸우고 있죠 대부분 국민들은 방산 산업개발에 긍정적이며 북한과 통일을 기존 세데와 다르게 반대하는 사람들도 많아지고 있는 상황입니다 흡수통일이 아니라면 각자 살자라는 생각임 많은 국민들이 핵개발을 찬성중이고요 공격적인 스텐스가아닌 북한과 그위에 큰땅 때문에라도 핵을 갖기를 바라는중입니다 저의 개인 생각이니 모두다 같은생각이진 않으니 그부분 오해 없으시길 ❤미국과의 동맹은 영원하길❤ 🇰🇷🇺🇸

[@dannnsss8034]

"their" client states? SK is one of them... Also, they all fought together in the Korean War, as well as in Vietnam and other conflicts. The alliance with the US is forged in blood.

[@Gus-mi2fv]

Another pawn of the west 😅

[@jakeoruas8198]

KOREA'S FINEST

[@박규진-z5c]

🇰🇷

[@혼돈의나그네-v3h]

You're the best, too. - Ulsan, Korea-

[@Giant-b6z]

We are forever grateful to the nations that shed blood to support South Korea during the Korean War: the United States, United Kingdom, Turkey, Canada, Australia, France, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, Greece, Thailand, Ethiopia, Belgium, South Africa, Colombia, Luxembourg, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, India, and Italy. Among these nations the United States holds a special place in the hearts of Koreans as a beacon of hope and freedom. Without America’s intervention, the concept of “freedom” might not exist in today’s Korea. I had the opportunity to train with the U.S. military while serving in the South Korean Marine Corps, which made me feel even more secure and supported. 🇰🇷 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇹🇷 🇨🇦 🇦🇺 🇫🇷 🇳🇱 🇳🇿 🇵🇭 🇬🇷 🇹🇭 🇪🇹 🇧🇪 🇿🇦 🇨🇴 🇱🇺 🇩🇰 🇸🇪 🇳🇴 🇮🇳 🇮🇹

[@user-h5ug2vs7q1]

같이 갑시다! Go Together! KR🤝US

[@dragosstanciu9866]

It is about time for South Korea to become a powerhouse of weapons export! South Korean weapons are of good quality and much needed, especially in Eastern Europe.

[@pauldreze3414]

N'oubliez pas qu'en Corée de sud on travail entre 60 et 72 heures semaine y compris le samedi d'ou certaine performance de rendement.

[@wellokthen720]

​@pauldreze3414 more that south Korea has a large middle age population that has high skills, and a small young population with low consumption. SKs economic reality is they have to export their surplus manufacturing capacity

[@1017-y9x]

@@pauldreze3414 chaebol system insures stability and pro business policies. Not great for the individual people but great for the defense industry

[@Andrew-jx1ly]

@@pauldreze3414 Working 60 to 72 hours a week raises important questions about life choices. Is this level of commitment commendable, or does it reflect a form of self-imposed servitude that leaves little room for a fulfilling life outside of work? It’s worth pondering whether the sacrifices made for career advancement truly justify the toll on personal well-being and quality of life.

[@debrainwasher]

They do it for business - and for their own defense against the North. It is not South Korea's intention to engage in foreign conflicts and soak up retaliation strikes. It is in their law to refuse to deliver weapons into war zones. Russia has already warned South Korea off to ship weapons and ammunition to Ukraine. And they will obey these orders, as the US will never ever leave restrictions from his weapons to strike deep into Russia. As Charles De Gaulle said: «Countries don't have friends. They have interests.» (sic).

[@mickey2985]

Few months ago, Hyundai's K2 outperformed all western tanks in the NATO training exercise in every aspect. And recently K2 has been equipped with drone jamming system + APS

[@jasonk3605]

Korea has a simple business model. Make high quality products at a reasonable price. This is why they will continue to gain market share in everything they sell. No one is gonna pay $50,000 for a car when you could pay $40,000 for a similar product.

[@OtroDiamierda]

Viva Korea

[@JohnJackson-e9z]

South Korea and Sweden both have some great designs. Germany has really lost much of its manufacturing potential.

[@SnowLeopard2121]

An old lady donated all of Germany's core technologies and manufacturing to China.

[@charleswomack2166]

That's what happens when a country stops procreating. German engineering is still awesome, but the energy costs and demographics situation is favoring the South Koreans, who import coal from Australia.

[@JohnJackson-e9z]

@@charleswomack2166 South Korea 's demographics are worse than Germany's.

[@antoniotorcoli-z7c]

​@@charleswomack2166demographics of South Korea are even worse

[@charleswomack2166]

@@antoniotorcoli-z7c But because they stopped having kids in the 90's as opposed to the 60's(Germany) they still have a good 20 years before running out of working age adults.

[@acemen777]

No other country should be jealous of Korea. Just like we went through the Russia-Ukraine war, we need a country to supply our munitions. Europe is struggling because it can't. The U.S. should no longer build weapons alone in the U.S., but receive more strategic weapons by using its allies, Korea and Japan. That way, if there is a country that supports weapons in the event of a world war, we can win quickly. If all the high-tech weapons are made only in the U.S., we will be defeated if we don't get them properly supplied. Korea's heavy possession of high-tech weapons contributes to world peace. This is because Korea is a country that has never invaded another country in its history.

[@jameshugh5532]

True. It is very rare we see a leading country that has no history of invasion on other country.

[@anyminer]

@@jameshugh5532 한국인으로서 솔직히 말하자면, 매번 침략을 받기만 했기 때문에, 국가의 존망을 매번 걸었어야 했어요. 중국 최강 국가 중 하나였던 한나라, 수나라, 당나라를 비롯, 북방민족 최강인 거란족, 여진족, 몽골족이 침략하면, 우리는 매번 1:20의 싸움을 했었는데...아무리 방어가 유리해도 1:5의 교환비가 아니라 1:20으로 싸웠어요. 문헌에도 나옴. 게다가 일본 전국시대 도요토미 히데요시가 통일한 이후 일본이 보유한 화약의 총량은 유럽 전국가가 가진 총량을 앞섰어요. 게다가 농업도 발전하면서 GDP가 급속히 늘어남. 북방민족만 막다가 후방에서 다시 일본 침략. 양쪽으로 매번 당대 최강국들과 싸움.

[@후-c1m]

@@anyminer 대 정 희 각 하

[@TaiwanN0-1]

The old Korean nations faced front war with Chinese dynasties(also khitans and jurchens) and managed to protect until the present.

[@ashapuhin72]

Unification of Korea is paramount if South Korea will continue down this road..

[@박규진-z5c]

🇰🇷 🇰🇷 🇰🇷

[@young8534]

After the end of the Cold War, while the world enjoyed peace and prosperity, spending less than 1% of GDP on defense, South Korea was unable to fully enjoy the peace of the post-Cold War era as it neighbors belligerent North Korea. We had to overcome the difficult situation of spending 4-6% of GDP every year on national defense and improving weapons systems. The period of peace is over, and after 40 years we have entered a new era of war. America's weapons systems are great, but they are too expensive, and Europe has been disarmament for too long, so rearmament takes a long time and costs a lot of money. At a time when the free world shows weaknesses, Korea has the ability to help the West and the free world. Korea is ready. More firepower! Overwhelming power overpowers opponents and preserves peace. That's the lesson that Korean learned by neighboring the Axis nations around.

[@karlysh8953]

😂 Axis nations?

[@young8534]

@@karlysh8953 Where are you from? Do you know what it feels like living with the North Korea, China, Russia as the neighborhood? It's suck af.

[@karlysh8953]

@@young8534 You got me wrong and plz be careful when using the word Axis nations that refer to Germany, Japan and Italy at WW2.

[@young8534]

@karlysh8953 Axis doesn't only refer the old Axis countries in WWII. Search Axis on Google, how many times the politicians and officers in military use the word when describing the enemy of NATO. George Bush also stated there is the Axis of Evil when he explained the ally between North Korea, Syria, Iran.

[@bangdoll4500]

The world was peaceful for 30 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, but South Korea was fighting a cold war alone, and it was silently making domestic weapons to survive. While Western Europe was neglected by excessive disarmament, South Korea was absorbing military technology from Russia and Western Europe. South Korea is now the world's fifth largest military power, the second largest army power in the West, and the world's largest supply of 155mm shells. South Korea's weapons quality is equivalent to Western Europe, with half the price, and even fighter jets and battleships can be supplied at half the production time and half the price compared to Western Europe. Only American weapons are of higher quality than South Korean weapons, but the price is that expensive. Due to the political influence of Germany and France, it is difficult for South Korean weapons to advance to Western Europe, but Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Australia, Canada, and South America are new opportunities for South Korean weapons.

[@wonhong8287]

For more than 70 years, national defense has been terrible burden on SK, now it functions as cash cow for SK. SK is a country that has cutting edge technology in semiconductor, automobile, smartphone, electronics, biochemistry, and entertainment industry. Defense industry would be their next biggest manufacturing industry with SMR industry.

[@gregparrott]

RE: "The world was peaceful for 30 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall" WHAT? Here's an abbreviated list (only those which come to mind, without seeking a list) 1989 Berlin wall Falls 1990 Iraq invades Kuwait 1990 First Gulf war (with 35 nations joining the military alliance against Iraq. 1992 Bosnia genocide (estimate: 100,000 killed) 1994 First Russo-Chechen war 1994 Rwanda genocide (estimate: 600,000+ killed and 250,000 to 500,000 rapes) 1999 Second Russo-Chechen war 1999 Kosovo war, NATO bombs Yugoslavia 2003 Second Gulf war, U.S & allies invade Iraq, Afghanistan and stay for 20 years 2014 Russia invades Crimea

[@peterk3863]

half the production time ? No!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "Ten times faster" is the reality for quite some time.

[@honesttyourself3523]

South Korea has like the 5th strongest military power in the world, so...

[@humanbeing-bv8hg]

And that with just a population of 50 million. Without any nukes. It's really surprising 🎉❤

[@mathematicallogic7721]

For the freedom of Indo-Paicific area US ROK Japan are 3 axis for its protection and for the freedom of Atlantic area US UK Poland are 3 axis for its protection.

[@imfromisrael489]

what abt german france italy

[@kiberwolf9403]

What nonsense? What are you writing about? Who can these countries protect? They are afraid to even give Ukraine long-range weapons. America prohibits, and Europe prohibits, hitting Russia with its weapons. You are cowards, gentlemen. It turns out that only Ukraine is not afraid to fight against the axis of evil - Russia, Korea, China and Iran.

[@drsnowmon]

@@imfromisrael489 Germany and France are sellouts to Russian gas, I don't know about Italy

[@ChunSik262]

Does Trump think so, too?

[@ryterydsfgtljk3562]

The relationship that the US has with Japan is quite complicated.... Although Japan is an ally now, the US remains vigilant and keeps an eye on Japan... The US has not completely ruled out Japan as a potential threat because of geopolitical factors and its expansionist past (Remember Pearl Habor!).

[@mapatofu10]

FYI, LIG Nex1 is the main player in Korea's missile defense systems (Hanwha contributes the radar systems and other components). Currently, LIG has a medium range M-SAM system similar to the PAC3 and it has recently completed development of a long range L-SAM system, similar to THAAD. It is also developing a system to counter the long range artillery threat from North Korea.

[@rodneykelly8768]

"K-Pop" to "K-Boom!"

[@grisall]

Most people i know consider So Korea, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan to also be "the West"

[@hansybarra]

Only Australia, New Zealand are considered Western as they are closely related to UK, the rest are the Orient.

[@grisall]

@@hansybarra it's not compass direction it's democratic values. I live in California - those places i listed are my west. UK is the far east from my house

[@avocaza1393]

@@hansybarra orient? lmao

[@ramonantoniodejuanbennett6239]

Asian West.

[@grisall]

@@hansybarra Many modern books such as the World Atlas consider countries like Japan to be "The West"

[@Mas-yo9qq]

Korea makes special ammunitions, which Western countries stop or hesitate to produce.

[@SJkopa]

They must be conducting research with aliens in the basement of the Korea Advanced Weapons Research Institute.

[@underneaththestars2601]

While Leopards and Abrams take 5+ years to produce and deliver to customers who are anxiously waiting biting their nails, Korean K2 Black panthers within months from order already are being delivered. Now if you are worried about your nation's defense line, who would you order your tanks from? The answer is already there. Not to mention Korean tanks and weapons are very very good in quality. One of top in the world!

[@Wong-Jack-Man]

Korea has already shipped before other competitors are still wrapping up bidding process, too much red tape.

[@scottsmith7051]

Democracy vs totalitarianism....its on

[@phunk8607]

well they already has the biggest army in the world... BTS

[@yb12360703]

😅😅😅😅😅😊

[@아낙수나문-i6o]

😂

[@gbk9224]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@donlee4105]

🤣

[@LittleBoyFatMan]

That's funny I like that😂😂😂😂

[@gyurmesher]

Yes, South Korea is a secret sauce. Think of Samsung, Hyundai, LG, Korean Air, and so many others. These are well-organized and world-dominating conglomerates. Known as Chaobel, they are well oiled machine to supply arms or consumer goods to the western markets. ROK. is already largest exporters with Korean Himar, Artillary, Tanks, navy submarine with vertical launch ballistic missiles. Do not underestimate South Korea.

[@Theslaveoflogic]

Chaebol

[@Bushas666]

western countries are just too slow

[@piotrd.4850]

Complancent.

[@Habib_Osman]

Bureaucratic.. and with many diverging political interests.

[@JGPlunder]

That is a beautiful jet It's like an F-22 and an F-35 had a baby! It will be gnarly when she's all grown up

[@fortress-r7y]

true Lockheed martin helped a lot during first develop kf-21 is very scary stealth capable after this its origin from f22

[@shanelyon414]

Trust the Koreans to deliver bang for your buck. Not to mention they are willing to do military technology oroduction transfer, building their products in customer country. Hopefully they can shake up the corrupt and inept western military industrial complex, or crush it with Korean efficiency.

[@jinwoo3963]

Elantra N is the perfect example 😅

[@KamBar2020]

Slava Hyundai 🦾 Geroyam SAMSUNG 🤳

[@imfromisrael489]

yeah boeing for example

[@timothymachen687]

Great journalism and analysis! South Korea will be a juggernaut of defense/weapon systems.

[@GreeceUranusPutin]

South Korea should have bought K-Mart, it would be a natural fit!

[@jinwoo3963]

We already have h mart but k mart would be a better fit 😂

[@jomazerud]

Fastest delivery of frigates and corvettes to Philippines. KA-50 well proven with PAF. Performed well in Marawi siege and mock dog fights recently held in Australia.

[@buddy1155]

Get your head around this: Just the South Korean defence export is almost the entire GDP of North Korea.

[@KamBar2020]

Slava SAMSUNG 🤳

[@Songhondol]

GDP per capita of SK is almost 100 times that of NK

[@peterk3863]

What ? NK's GDP is that high ?

[@SansaStarkw]

Honestly, I paid for Hulu, and sad to say, I barely use it, but I always watch K-dramas on Netflix, and I love it. I would love to go to Japan and South Korea. But I know I can't speak Korean so it would be tough, and South Korea please make a Session 2 of Squid Game. I love South Korea.

[@bbokdoong]

Japanese and Koreans are friendly people. You don't have to speak their languages to travel those countries.

[@unkle.k]

Squid game two is set to be released on Dec.26th this year.

[@LittleBoyFatMan]

Most young people understand English so you have no problem when you visit Korea but Japan I don't think so

[@Kanjinanda]

When I went to korea around 10 years ago, the stats said around 1 in 8 people you meet on the street in any main city in south korea is completely fluent in english, with the majority of the rest having some conversational ability. It could be higher now. Go visit, you'll be fine.

[@SansaStarkw]

@@Kanjinanda I need to fucking learn Korean and Japanese. but first I need to make more money to go to japan.

[@sonik120]

You know Korea was the FIRST EVER country to bulid metal ships in the world? Their navy at the time was also the top of the world. The famous admiral of UK, Horatio Nelson, once said that he idolizes the Korean admiral, Yi Sun Shin and even read his book and learned alot. If Korea decided to colonize at the time, they could have done it easily. They also defeated 120 wooden Japanese ships trying to invade Korea with only 12 metal ships in the 1600s. Their metal canons were the best in the world too at the time lol

[@Gudha_Ismintis]

UK must follow S Korea's armaments industry - to restart it's manufacturing industry at least

[@HedgehogZone]

Nah, germany is ALOT better. Specialy for the UK!

[@bullet1544]

First try to fix NHS and Roads.

[@user-vc5zt9ci12]

We just need a combined investment policy across Europe to target specialised capability - the UK still has world leading military design capabilities in many areas.

[@user-vc5zt9ci12]

​@@bullet1544can do both

[@FortyoneZero]

The reality is that the South korea weapons industry is still far behind the West, and it's only working hard to catch up =3

[@rushfit6895]

There is a rumours ( dont know actual truth) in Nepali society that Nepal send rice to S.korea during or may be after Korean War. Now they (S.korea) are giving jobs to Nepali youths through EPS.Thanks S.Korea.

[@balkorak2]

사실이라면 네팔정부와 네팔국민들에게 정말 감사한 일입니다. 기록이 남아있었다면 반드시 갚았을텐데요..

[@lightwatersacred1396]

Respect legendary gurkha soldiers!

[@commandermcnash5137]

Peruvian here, we have great hopes with korean being our new weapons providers after our shift from soviet legacy weapons, we hope we don't repeat the awful experiences we suffered with russians suppliers, we are also very hopeful of technological transfer as a way to improve our local know-how, something much needed given our over-reliance on raw material extraction.

[@bangmo7]

[Fact Check] 1) The Pronunciation of LIG is "L, I, G'. It is NOT 'lig". 2) As for the Ballistic & Air Missile Defense(BAMD), Hanhwa is producing the radar(which is a very powerful AESA,) and the launch vehicle. LIG produces the interceptor missiles and the fire control system. Acutally it was LIG which integrated the total system. 3) LIG is specialized in missiles. Most of the missiles/interceptors are being developed and produced by LIG, except those guided rockets/missiles for Chunmoo MLRS, which is produced by Hanhwa. Hanhwa also produces ballistic missles, i believe. One of the reasons why South Korean defense industry is strong and has great potential is the fact that big companies are leading it, even though defense does not make a lot of money. For example, even Lockheed Martin's annual revenue is around 70 billion, while that of Samsung is around 300 billion and Hyundai motors about 200 billioin. It was not until recently that defense divisiion of a company makes meaningful profits. Just imagine Lufthanza for highend UAVs. Vokswagen's related company for battle tanks. Intel for secret custom-made chips for the military. For example, Poongsan is famous for ammos and shells. However, its real biz is non-fero metals, a huge business, dawrfing ammos and shells.... Ammos and shells have been 'a contribution to the country' or 'a way of patriotism'.

[@EnrEkr7075]

During the Korean War, South Korea was a poor country. It lacked basic weapons as well as tanks, so it was impossible to prevent North Korea from attacking. it was a BIG trauma for Koreans. We started building a lot of tanks, strong weapons, and stronger weapons as if we were psychotic. Also, there is such a meme in Korea. Defense Ministry: "They... are comming... I need... more cannons... more firepower... more missile... not enough... 🙀"

[@pss0584]

We Koreans sell you guys something slightly better than what we use ourselves lol

[@HokkaidoHiguma-j3j]

Good for Korea. I hope Japan continues to build a better relationship with South Korea.

[@donlee4105]

its getting better than before

[@bigeyes6273]

If Japan did not commemorate its war criminals from World War II every year, the improvement of relations between Korea and Japan would likely happen more quickly. Yet, Japan continues to officially honor these war criminals each year.

[@백파-n7b]

no

[@txrhdh326]

동의합니다 일본과 한국은 군사적 동맹으로 발전해야합니다 그래야 북한을 넘어 중국 러시아와 대적할 수 있습니다 역사적 문제는 책에 쓰여있는 역사적 문제일 뿐입니다 하지만 현실은 죽고 사는 문제입니다 한국과 일본은 더 가까워져야합니다

[@juneaaahn6826]

then Kneel before Korea.

[@혀재이]

Recently, Ukraine has lost its support in Korea. 1. Mrs. Zelensky, forgetting that Ukraine had given nuclear weapons to North Korea when ukraine was soviet, insisted that Western countries helped South Korea in the Korean War, so south korea should give them war supplies 2. The ambassador of the invaded Ukraine paid tribute to another invader's symbol, the Japanese shrine

[@kkscosmos]

"New hope of Democracy Nation"

[@slepwick01]

7:36 Those airless tires in the background

[@xgfreedom]

I have a feeling that Germany and France will put heavy pressure in EU to regulate Korean weaponry.

[@hasselnttper3730]

South Korea was saved by 16 countries that came together under American leadership (United Nations Command). They've already returned the favor in multiple ways, like the 320,000 - 350,000 troops they sent to South Vietnam from 1964 to 1973. And they're doing it again, this time by producing and providing vital weapons. A true friend, indeed.

[@신의열단]

우크라는 그 당시 북한을 지원했습니다. 그 이후에도.

[@ryterydsfgtljk3562]

SK has already done enough to repay its debt in Vietnam and Iraq. It should stay away from Ukraine this time.

[@gisli12]

Korea rules!!

[@evilwelshman]

Another aspect of South Korean equipment is that it has huge stockpiles of towed 105mm howitzers that are now relegated as obsolete and surplus.... for alternative use. Such that from what I hear, the philosophy at the convention was essentially - If it's a gun, strap some wheels to it. And if something has wheels, strap a gun to it. 😅😅

[@buddy1155]

I really loved that the Koreans invited a bunch of KZbinrs to make sure this little piece of information got "leaked". I have heard this from several different sources on KZbin

[@evilwelshman]

@@buddy1155 Well, it looks like it's worked; seeing as how they've been shilling the K105A1 for the past 10 years and yet everyone's talking about it following KADEX like it's the bee's knees. Meanwhile, they've probably been working on strapping that gun to a Kia ever since they saw the Hawkeye. 😁😁

[@mugen2808]

105mm war win change weapons

[@뿡이-y1w]

Rok found a new usages for those and they will be given to infantry troops to enhance fire power.

[@jeffsong5653]

For what it's worth, the name Hanwha means Gunpowder Korea. If you ask me, it's a cool name for a defense company.

[@lamia197]

Gunpowder is hwa-yak, also means explosives. They stopped using that name. Hanhwa means Korean fire.

[@jeffsong5653]

@@lamia197hanhwa is short for Han Kook HwaYak. Korea Gunpowder.

[@lamia197]

That is the old one, you are missing what they said in 1994. ( If you read the maeil newspaper in 1994 april 7th print, you can see why). Also it's more explosives than gunpowder, Korean doesn't distinguish the two. Since they branched out, they changed it. In the chinese letters, they often used the "light hwa" character. They kinda want to move away from that. So it's just Korean fire now.

[@young8534]

한화 = 한국화약폭파집단 -> 한화 -> KOREAN GUNPOWDER EXPLOSION GROUP. That scary old-fashioned name was normal 6 decades ago. They made their name as a modern one by shortening the full name into two words still have the same meaning.

[@MB-ec7fd]

There's no need to argue, guys. His point is what an awesome company name it is, and I can't agree more!

[@balkorak2]

한국이 서방세계에 무기를 공급하는 무기공장이 된데는 크게 2가지 요인이 있는데 1. 한국은 주로 미국에서 90%이상의 무기를 구입했는데 가격이 너무 비싸고 첨단무기일수록 미국의 기술보호로 인해 수리조차 마음대로 할수없어 가동률이 떨어진다는 것은 서방국가들의 공통점일 것이다. 특히 한국이 구입한 글로벌호크, 조기경보기, F-35 등 더 비싼 첨단 무기들일수록 가동률이 매우 떨어진다. 이런 미국무기의 높은 가격과 기술보호가 아이러니하게 한국이 군사무기기술의 연구를 더 가속하게된 자극제가 되어버렸다. 즉 미국의 무기를 더 싼가격에 대체하고 한국군이 제약없이 마음대로 수리하여 사용하기 위해 한국의 군수산업은 성장했다. 2. 1989년 베를린장벽의 붕괴이후 냉전의 시대가 끝나고 양대진영의 군사적긴장이 끝나며 세계의 군수공장이 스톱하게 되었나본데 한국과 북한의 군사적 긴장은 그대로여서 한국의 군수산업은 그대로 유지가 되었다. 그런데 러시아 우크라이나전쟁이 터지고 갑자기 서구진영이 군무장을 하려고 하는데 대규모의 군수공장이 가동중인 나라가 서방세계에서는 한국밖에 없었다. 그래서 현재 몰려드는 주문량에 군수공장은 24시간 가동되고 있고 상황이 매우 급박하다고 하여 한국군에게 납품하기 위해 생산된 무기들까지 먼저 해외에 수출하고 있다. 올해 군사장비의 수주액은 미국 다음 2위라고 들었는데 한국의 군수산업은 4위가 아니라 2위를 노리고 있다고 생각한다. 한화는 잠수함부터 군함 장갑차 미사일 로켓 우주선까지를 영역에 두고있는 독특한 기업이다. 만약 국영기업인 KAI가 민영화 되고 한화가 인수한다면 전투기와 헬리콥터 군용수송기까지 생산목록에 추가될것이다. 한화의 뜻은 한국의 화약이라고 화약을 만들던 회사이다. 지금은 한국의 수많은 대기업중 5위안에 드는 큰성공을 거두었다. 한국은 핵추진잠수함을 이미 진행중에 있고 항공모함을 만들까말까 만지작거리고 있고 군용수송기 조기경보기 공중급유기도 곧 한국제품의 카탈로그에 들어갈거다. 모든 무기를 한국에서 구입할수 있다. 한국산의 품질은 잘 알지 않는가. 그리고 한국에 대해 잘못된 선입견이 있는데 한국같이 작은 나라가 왜 과무장을 하는가 하는거다. 약30년간 서방세계가 국방을 소홀히 했을때 한국은 군사능력을 유지하여 2024년 한국의 군사력은 세계5위가 되었는데 이는 과무장이라기보다 한국이 작은나라가 아닌것이다. 인구는 5천만명이 넘고 GDP규모로 강대국이라는 G7과 BRICS 즉 7+5의 바로뒤 혹은 미묘한 위치인 세계 9~13위사이를 환율에 따라 등락한다. 지난 30년간 계속 그 자리였다. 올해는 12위이다. 한국은 강대국과 준강대국의 경계선에 있는 나라이다. BRICS가 이번에 확대되었던데 만약 G7이 확대된다면 한국과 호주가 새멤버가 될것이다. 한국은 일본보다 1인당GDP가 높고, 네덜란드 홍콩 싱가포르같은 중계무역국가를 제외하면 중국 미국 독일 다음 세계4위의 상품수출 국가이다. 올해 일본의 수출액을 한국이 넘어서고 있다. 한국은 세상의 모든것을 만든다. 원자력발전소도 한국이 독점할 가능성이 있다. 그동안 사양산업이었던 원자력발전이 저탄소 친환경에너지로 다시 분류되며 현재 서방세계에서 원자력발전소를 건설할 시공기술은 한국밖에 없다고 한다. 기술자들이 모두다 사라져서 그런데 한국도 사양산업이었으나 아직 시공기술을 보유중이라 한다. 앞으로 원자력발전소를 짓는다면 한국인들이 만들어줄 것이다. 한국은 핵융합기술도 발전하여 한국의 핵융합로에서 1억도의 플라즈마를 100초간 유지하는데 이는 세계최고의 기록이고 핵융합발전의 현실화를 향해 앞서가고 있다. 한국에서 만든 시설이지만 미래 인류의 에너지가 걸린 연구이기에 세계의 과학자가 모여서 연구중이고 2034년 세계가 힘을 합쳐 만든 핵융합로가 프랑스에 완성될때까지 한국에서 10년 더 연구가 진행될 것이다. 당신의 집안에 한국산은 셀수가 없다. 전자제품속에 많고 자동차속에 많다. 심지어 한국은 석유가 나오지않지만 석유를 가공해 1000억달러에 가까운 석유제품을 수출하고있고 이는 한국의 전체 수출품목중 1,2위를 다투는 의외의 석유수출국가이다. 한국은 영화 음악 드라마 등의 소프트 산업에서도 세계에서 가장 상위그룹에 속해있고 AI 로봇등 미래의 산업에서도 생존할 5국가안에 든다. 그리고 많은 사람들이 한국은 미국의 힘에 의해 미국의 도움으로 살아가는 나라라고 생각하는데 한국은 어느나라보다도 자기힘으로 살아남기 위해 노력한 나라이다. 그 결과가 한국의 군사력이고 군수산업이다. 다른나라가 국방에 소홀할때도 한국은 미국의 힘에 무임승차하지 않았다. 미국의 도움도 있지만 스스로를 위해 노력했다. 경제를 희생하고 국방에 치중하고 능력을 갖추기 위해 노력했다. 물론 미국의 가장 큰 도움은 군사적 긴장이 팽배한 한국땅에서 지난 70년간 전쟁이 일어나지 않도록 강력한 전쟁억지력을 투사해준 점이다. 한국은 70년간 전쟁이 없어서 발전할수 있었다. 한국은 국토는 작으나 경제적 군사적 문화적 영토는 상당히 넓으며 국제정치적 파워는 이에 비해 매우 미약하여 스스로 노력하지 않는한 약소국의 위치를 피할수가 없다. 주변국이 중국 러시아 일본이고 바다건너 미국까지 세계의 4강국이 동북아에 있어서 북한을 제외해도 잠시도 안심할수 없는 지정학적 위치이다. 한국은 주변국 모두를 믿지않고 경계하고 심지어 미국도 믿지않는다. 미국의 지난 몇번의 정권은 한국에 무엇을 요구할때 주한미군철수를 협상의 카드로 이용해 왔는데 그래서 한국인은 주한미군의 철수를 항상 염두에 두고 있다. 아마 트럼프가 당선되면 주한미군철수론이 다시 등장할거라 보고 한국인들은 그에 대응할 마음의 준비를 이미 하고 있다. 아무튼 한국을 욕하는 사람도 많고 한국은 단점도 많지만 한국은 뭐든지 잘한다는 자부심이 있다. 세상에 완벽은 없지만 단점도 잘못하는것도 문제점도 바꿀수 있을거라 생각한다. 한국은 스스로 더 강해지고 더 똑똑해져야 살아남는다.

[@user-q389]

미국이 아프카니스탄에 수십조를 지원했으나 그들은 군인월급에 동그라미 몇개 더 쳐서 윗분들이 해먹기 바빴고 올바른 군사훈련도 하지않다가 헤즈볼라에게 먹혔죠.그들은 미국을 원망할 자격도 없다

[@박규진-z5c]

🇰🇷 🇰🇷 🇰🇷

[@user-djvud]

굉장히 장문인데 틀린 말이 없네요

[@won6999]

공감합니다

[@Ooogle]

A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner. 평온한 바다는 결코 유능한 뱃사람을 만들 수 없다.

[@SiaarZH]

Can you imagine what Samsung engineers can bring to the table?!

[@jp28dew]

Samsung sold its defense sector to what is now Hanwha.

[@yongeonpei1962]

Well I can say, his pronunciation of Korean is pretty much fluent. And no obstacles to understand the whole point of his clip. I always enjoy his clips.

[@maninredhelm]

Exporting K-pop and K-pow!

[@saus9870]

To anyone interested in this I can recommend the Perun channel, which went into depth.

[@piotrd.4850]

He is hillariously ignorant, shallow in many aspects.

[@Isl33p]

16:42 Fun fact: the KAI was formed by the merger of Samsung Aerospace, Hyundai Space and Aircraft, and the remnants of Daewoo Heavy Industries. The South Korean government mandated this merger to streamline the nation's aerospace sector for improved efficiency.

[@NightEast]

The major Western countries have reduced their military expenditures, as the nature of warfare shifted from large-scale conventional wars to "the war on terror" and smaller-scale conflicts. However, South Korea has continued to prepare for large-scale, full-spectrum conflicts against North Korea and potentially China, following the Cold War framework. As a result, South Korea has maintained a nearly two-year mandatory conscription system and has ensured that its defense industry upholds extensive production capabilities, along with continuous research and enhancement efforts. Due to the conservative regional situation, South Korea has had less room to cut its defense budget and pursue progressive(arrogant) policies seen in Europe, leaving little tolerance for complacency. This has, in turn, allowed South Korea to sustain a high level of production capacity in terms of quality, quantity, and speed.

[@NightEast]

So, I have to say this clearly, to Mr. Trump. "Mr. Trump, South Korea is not a security free-rider. South Korea has always paid more than its fair share."

[@ADobbin1]

Weight wise it sounds like Ukraine needs K2's instead of leopards and Abrams.

[@jeffstrong4580]

K2 tank has 120x55 caliber gun which uses Korean tungsten rounds which has 97% effect as US depleted uranium rounds without radiation worry. Tungsten has similar characteristic to depleted uranium which is very heavy. M1 Abram tank has 120x44 caliber gun. S Korea has more artillery than NATO and produce more ammunition than NATO. S Korea is few countries still makes cluster bombs. Without S Korea, Ukraine War showed that NATO wasn't prepared for war against Russia or China. German air force Eurofighters are only 5% combat ready short in parts and ammunitions like most other European countries in NATO. S Korean air force combat planes are 95% combat ready to fight today. Enemy isn't going to wait for you to prepare for a war.

[@lotuspocus2165]

Fck yeah South Korea 🇰🇷!!!!

[@박규진-z5c]

@@lotuspocus2165 🇰🇷

[@KamBar2020]

Slava SAMSUNG 🤳 Heroyam Hyundai 🦾

[@오꾸띠]

한국은 여름에 무지 덥고 겨울에는 꽤 춥습니다. 산악지대는 80% 정도입니다. 사람이 잘 살기보다는 극강의 무기를 만들기에 좋은 환경이죠. 최고는 무기들은 미국과 유럽이지만 가성비로는 최고라고 생각합니다. 물론 이런 무기들이 지구상에 없어지는게 제일 좋은거죠. 한국에 호의적인 글들이 많아보여서 너무 좋네요. 다들 멋진 하루되세요~!!

[@derejoin]

그것도 제일 저렴하고 공급자가 돈을 많이 벌 수 있는 장비만을 추구한 결과물인게 놀랍죠. 한국의 제조업이 국민세금을 마시며 살아있는편이라 가능한 일입니다.

[@TaiwanN0-1]

미군에서도 한국이 군사훈련하기에 안성맞춤이라 하죠

[@SSS-ITV]

Thanks for video, but um.. given the current situation, it seems more likely that APT.(apartments) will sell more than long-range missiles.

[@ADesertVoice]

I hope so. Really dislike the idea of South Korea being a supplier of weapons. Being an American Korean myself, I prefer that South Korea remain a peaceful country that develops technology to defend itself surely but rather uses technology to promote peace in the world than encourage war.

[@bioskim1822]

​@@ADesertVoice Korea does not promote war. Defense technology was developed only to defend itself.

[@evilwelshman]

So, from my understanding, one of the big draws of South Korea is its willingness to engage in technology transfers and to cooperate towards local production at the buyers' home country. These, I suspect, might leave the South Korean model a somewhat short-term strategy. The jobs created by a new contract are likely temporary and eventually due to transfer to the buyers' country. Likewise, combined with technology transfers, the buyer is then less reliant on continued purchases from South Korea / no need for additional contracts for the product. Instead, South Korea would have to search for a new customer; except now with a potential new competitor providing a similar product.

[@PotomacPotomacPark-tv7cz]

You missed the point. These are ongoing, open blanket contracts. Even when countries sell weapon systems with technology transfer, there are still restrictive contingency clauses in place. These clauses typically require buyers to procure core technologies in future purchases. No country would freely offer its proprietary technologies without safeguards or limitations. Licensors do not provide "comprehensive" unrestricted access to their most sensitive, top secret technologies and innovations.

[@evilwelshman]

@@PotomacPotomacPark-tv7cz With many of the contracts, they are signed with the view of setting up factories local to the buyer's country, typically in partnership with a local manufacturer, with the aim of developing local industry, and eventually 100% local manufacture. Yes, it is under license but it is still local manufacture and potential competition in the export market. Cases in point: 1) Turkey developed the Altay tank following technology transfer of the K2 tank from South Korea, and is now marketing it for export with Qatar being a buyer. 2) Likewise, the Polish Krab is derived from the K9 howitzer chassis following technology transfer and Poland has been able to send them to Ukraine without any ire from Russia towards South Korea.

[@phunk8607]

Ummm you don't understand Korea. In Kbeauty they are so ahead of the west they literally a decade out. Each month they introduced upgrades technology. If the other countries want the latest stuff stye have to buy. Stop thinking like american

[@evilwelshman]

@@phunk8607 Military tech is not at all like beauty products. The costs of R&D and setting up new production (e.g. for a new component) are immense.

[@PotomacPotomacPark-tv7cz]

@@evilwelshman OMG, I’m relieved they don’t share your overly simplistic view. While the product will be 100% locally manufactured, all proprietary components must still be sourced from the licensor under strict non-compete agreements. Even if I explained this from the perspective of a specialist in patents and intellectual property, you’d continue to rely on your pie in the sky theories, suggesting that Koreans would give away their proprietary technologies to future competitors. A relevant example is Germany's sale of the Taurus cruise missile system to South Korea under a "complete and comprehensive technology transfer agreement." Despite this, Germany retained ownership of the core technology’s proprietary patents and maintained the right to manufacture and sell key components to the licensee, thereby protecting their local infrastructure and commercial interests. As you correctly noted, military technology is not comparable to consumer products like beauty items. The costs of R&D and establishing production for critical components are immense. Consider Apple: while they claim that iPhone components are designed and manufactured in the U.S., they don’t publicly admit that the OLED display screen and the chips operating it are manufactured by their direct competitor, Samsung. However, due to a non-compete agreement, Samsung remains their sole supplier for these components. Why would countries like Korea, the U.S., France, Germany, or the UK openly share their proprietary technologies with other licensees? Oops, I just shared too much confidential information!

[@inyoung_-nq8di]

k3 looks khanjali tank in gta5 . k3 There is also a chance to equip a railgun. im proud of korea

[@MiguelDLewis]

16:26 Hydrogen fuel-cell drones sounds like a great idea, especially if they're autonomous. South Korea has very innovative thinkers.

[@williamhardes8081]

Could South Korea be considered as becoming an Asian superpower in its own right? As one of the largest manufacturers of high-quality modern armaments, it ensures that its own massive armed forces are very well equipped.

[@leesh342]

Rapidly declining population

[@kierkharriscaliliw4525]

It kinda already is, my professor mentioned to us about South Korea being the most powerful democratic country in East Asia during one of his lectures. It definitely shows

[@taichung465]

A few points to consider: -The KF-21 is already in production, with the Korean Airforce ordering an initial batch of 20. -The KF-21 is unique in that it will fire not only US spec AAM's, but also Euro spec AAM's such as Meteors. -The FA50 is unique in that it is currently the only Trainer/Light Fighter that can hit mach 1.5+. -The Philippine Airforce recently outfought Thai Airforce SAAB Gripens with their FA50's in mock dogfights, with 10:7 victory margin. -South Korea has recently begun building(and selling) the world's only diesel powered submarine capable of launching ballistic missiles. -A K-9 (Norwegian export version) recently successfully test fired the US Excaliber guided artillery munition proving total compatibility. -LIG NEX1 successfully tested its guided 2.9 inch rocket system during 2024 RIMPAC USA's FCT (Foreign Comparative Testing) with all six rockets hitting their targets for an accuracy rate of 100%. This system is perfect for taking out fast moving naval drones.

[@jyd1384]

South Korea didn't want to join the war in Ukraine in the first place. But the traditional superpower in NATO, France, and Germany couldn't supply enough amounts of weapons for Ukraine, Poland, Romania, etc. They used to say the words "Just wait", however, Russia's military ambition was so huge, so they must purchase weapons right now to survive. They don't have time to wait. On top of that, the US administration has pressed strongly against South Korea because the US weapon developers' manufacturing speed was so slower than purchasers' expectations. On the contrary, South Korea needs Russia's huge ground, and awesome enery such as natural gas and petroleum for Korea's economy. Therefore, South Korea had to provide weapons for some EU states even though Korea wanted to recover its diplomatic ties with the Russian Federation. According to many media polls in Korea, most citizens have been opposing weapon supply for Ukraine since the nation's politicians used to ridicule Korea. The nation was pro-China in military aspects, and at the same time, pro-Japan in diplomatic relationships. In addition, the Ukraine government sold its nuclear weapon technology to North Korea from 1985 to 1990, step by step. Practically, back then, the Ukrainian government was the best buddy for those three enemy states of South Korea. By the way, Zelensky's government said that South Korea must give Ukraine reliable weapons. It made all Koreans angry. But Zelensky's government didn't apologize to the Korean Republic. Supposing South Korea could give Ukraine weapons...it would be the lowest level like ammunition. The bottom line is that Zelensky's government might not know how they made Korea angry. Zelensky and his government officers might not have known the historical facts between Korea and those three hostile states.

[@tagalogstories4304]

nice story bro...just recently, South korea plans to send troops to Ukraine because North koreans are in Russia now...and Yes.. South Korea sends humanitarian support and weapons through third Nations to support Ukraine..

[@XGN05]

@@tagalogstories4304 lol send troops? Nice story BRUH. RoK would send troops simply because North Koreans are there.. yeah that makes total sense in yo head huh?

[@tagalogstories4304]

@@XGN05 deny it all you want, but South Korea is in the NATO orbit... who is the European country that starts buying billions of South korean weapons??...oh wait?? Poland right?? and Poland has been giving weapons to Ukraine... if you don't see the pattern there, then read more books to be intelligent...

[@XGN05]

@@tagalogstories4304 wtf kind of logic is this? Are you high or something? South Korea isn't in NATO and even US and other Westerner members refuse to send ground troops. Why the f would South Korean government send young men into the meat grinder when even their region isn't stable.

[@혀재이]

​@@tagalogstories4304 정확히는 침략당한 우크라이나가 또다른 침략자의 상징인 일본신사에 참배한 이후로 우크라이나는 한국에서 지지를 잃었습니다

[@theconqueringram5295]

Good for South Korea!

[@craigsavarese4554]

If I had money to invest, I would invest in several of the Korean companies mentioned in this video. As mentioned, they have cutting edge kit, fast delivery capability, competitively priced, unquestionable quality. And with many countries canceling Russian military contracts or announcing that they want to divest themselves of their Russian hardware, South Korean arms industry is poised to skyrocket. I hope they change the policy on providing lethal military aid to Ukraine. Not only would their equipment greatly aid Ukraine, but it would showcase how truly advanced and effective their systems are. No better advertisement for other prospective countries wanting the best bang for their buck. My father worked with Samsung back in the 1980’s to help bring their products to the American market (AAFES exchanges). It took years of pushing against limitations, rewriting policies,and even fighting politicians in Washington. His work allowed high quality, better priced electronics to be sold in US exchanges. The sales growth justified his hard work. More revenue to pump into AAFES’ core mission - to improve the quality of services provided to our Armed Forces across the globe.

[@AussieAF]

I love it. Many countries are starting to do similar. Australia for example have sea drone that can take out a ship, air drone and defense measure like slinger. We also make cardboard drones with are an extremely cheap way to drop payload on people.

[@hongkongfree3895]

The Great Arsenal of Democracy

[@user-sy6jf4hm3t]

K-Pop, K-Drama, K-Martial Arts, K-Vehicles, K-Musical Equipment, K-Anime, K-Medical Tourism, K-Everything; Dude, K's more that up for the job to K-Military Supply.

[@user-ii1iy8fz1d]

❤ me dem rooftop korean styles ❤

[@jeffstrong4580]

Russian military treaty with N Korea means more investment in S Korea to make high tech weapons.

[@wisikahn]

I am an OB of Hyundai, so I can tell Hyundai can make the strongest cars if money's not an issue... Hyundai Rotem was a spin-off. of Hyundai Motors. And they make the best practical tanks for the money.

[@BabyJelly-r5e]

한국인들은 한국전쟁에 도움을 준 많은 민주주의 국가들을 절대 잊지 않을것입니다. 우리는 그들에 대한 기부도 계속 하고 있어요. 우리는 역사적으로 많은 침략에 맞서싸우며 성장했기에 강함이 평화를 지키는 길임을 알지만 동시에 그렇게 때문에 침략전쟁에는 관심없습니다. 평화를 위한 힘을 키우고자 모든 나라들을 기술로서 지원하고 응원합니다.

[@mister_9523]

니가 뭔데 지원을 해?😅

[@R-진이]

한국을 사랑하고 관심가져 주셔서 감사합니다 ❤❤❤

[@Hession0Drasha]

If only the french were less greedy, and willing to produce systems in their customers countries. Instead of trying to hoard all of the jobs, and get the rest of europe to pay for it. It's not going to happen! 😅 This is why Korea will most likely overtake them, in sales value.

[@riskest]

We, Koreans, half mockingly call our Ministry of National Defence the Ministry of Artillery.... We sell firepower.

[@user-no5ms7xc3b]

우리가 북한 견제용 핵 무장하는데 지지해주면 얼마든지 도움이 되어드리지요!!!!

[@derejoin]

핵무장이 수출제조업에 타격이 없다면 말이죠. 국민들 스스로 집값 조금 떨어지는것도 못버텨서 국가의 미래가 망하든말든 신경도 안쓰는데 아예 국민들 돈줄이 뿌리부터 뽑히면 과연 어떨지

[@SVSky]

Thank goodness I am glad we have reliable allies.

[@networkgeekstuff9090]

So, essentially from GANGNAM style to GUNDAM style :D

[@phunk8607]

LOL

[@alejandroaguilar9038]

SK HAS THE BEST GEAR BAR NONE AND IT WORKS

[@genstian]

No, north korea is still like 50 years behind south korea, noone cares - south korea could have, for decades totally crushed the nort. And heck, even china disagrees with the Ukraine war, so its more like an "in your face" towards those.

[@dannnsss8034]

Fighting North Korea is essentially triggering a war with China... So that's why North Korea is still around. Also, NK has nukes now, and Russian mutual defense treaty, so their useless army doesn't matter anymore.