Daehan Lee

Daehan Lee was a South Korea correspondent for Defense News. He had previously worked at the U.S. and Belgian embassies in Seoul, for the People Power Party, and for election camps. He also served as a translator for the South Korean Navy. His interests include Asia-Pacific security, defense acquisition, South Korean politics and foreign policy.

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South Korean officials say major sale of weapons to Poland is imminent

The Polish government is reportedly discussing the acquisition of K-2 tanks from Hyundai Rotem, FA50 light attack aircraft from KAI, and K9 self-propelled artillery from Hanwha under a long-term arrangement.

21 months ago

South Korea to buy 20 more F-35s

South Korea will buy 20 more F-35A fighter jets from the United States, as a part of its F-X project focused on acquiring foreign stealth fighter jets from 2023 to 2028.

21 months ago

South Korea records successful maiden flight test of its KF-21 fighter jet

The test puts South Korea on the map as the world’s eighth country to have developed supersonic fighter jets, 20 years after former president Daejung Kim ordered the development of a Korean fighter.

South Korea to create new command that would control strategic weapons

The command would give the orders to subordinate military assets to strike enemy targets or intercept hostile missiles as part of the Kill Chain strategy and the Korea Massive Punishment and Retaliation plan.

South Korean defense agency backs buy of 20 more F-35A jets

A South Korean defense agency has backed the purchase of more F-35A fighter jets as part of the country’s F-X project, which comprises the government’s preemptive strike strategy Kill Chain, meant to counter North Korean nuclear and missile threats.

Philippines awards contract to South Korean shipbuilder for six offshore patrol vessels

The Philippines also made a deal with Hyundai Heavy Industries for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of two frigates that the shipbuilder previously delivered.

South Korea is trying to double the range of its K239 rocket launcher

The Agency for Defense Development announced its effort, a key part of which is the application of ducted rocket propulsion technology.

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