South Korea’s European Defense Playbook | South Korea News

South Korea News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 7, 2026 · 1m

Czech Defense Minister Jaromir Zuna warns South Korean defense firms: to truly dominate Europe, they must think local—building factories, sharing tech, and forming joint ventures. Poland’s success with Hyundai Rotem’s K2 tanks proves the model works. With Europe’s defense supply chains under pressure, Zuna urges Korea to partner like Czech firm Tatra and Hanwha did, leveraging the Czech Republic’s 90% export rate. But challenges remain: long lead times, crowded procurement schedules, and high costs for air defense systems may steer nations toward European suppliers. The goal? A resilient…