South Korean army soldiers prepare to fire 105mm howitzers during an exercise in Paju, South Korea, near the border with North Korea Wednesday, June 22, 2016. In a remarkable show of persistence, North Korea on Wednesday fired two suspected powerful new Musudan mid-range missiles, U.S. and South Korean military officials said, but at least one of the launches apparently failed, Pyongyang's fifth such reported flop since April. AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon
Although Polish deputy prime minister and minister of national defense Mariusz Błaszczak’s recent visit to South Korea was reportedly blocked by China, the Polish Defense Ministry signed a major new arms deal with a South Korean military-industrial corporation on Oct. 19.
South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported that Hanwha Defense signed a framework agreement with the Polish Ministry of National Defense in Warsaw, Poland, for the export of 288 K-239 Chunmoo rocket artillery systems. The contract has a price tag of about $6 billion, with deliveries starting in 2023.
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Lisa Bian, B.Med.Sc., is a healthcare professional holding a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Science. With a rich background, she has accrued over three years of hands-on experience as a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician. In addition to her clinical expertise, she serves as an accomplished writer based in Korea, providing valuable contributions to The Epoch Times. Her insightful pieces cover a range of topics, including integrative medicine, Korean society, culture, and international relations.
