Japan has committed to developing and exporting a next-generation fighter jet by 2035 in collaboration with the United Kingdom and Italy.On March 26, Japan decided to relax the “Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology” during a Cabinet meeting, thereby approving the export o
The relationship between South Korea and Russia is reaching a desperate situation while the two countries celebrate the 34th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year.Earlier this year, an unusual incident occurred when a South Korean missionary, who was engaged in aid and missionary activities
Since taking office in early July 2022, Ongjin County Mayor Moon Kyung-bok has been busy listening to the voices of his residents. This has been producing remarkable positive results.In 2023, Ongjin County paved the way for a new leap forward, including finalizing a plan for the construction of Baek
Government officials from Korea, the United States, and Japan have met and agreed to strengthen trilateral cooperation to respond to the changing global environment, including supply chain instability and export controls.The Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced on Feb. 22
Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems announced on Feb. 13 that they signed a trilateral memorandum of understanding (MOU) for cooperation in the defense industry with the Saudi Ministry of National Defense during the World Defense Show 2024, a comprehensive defense exhibition in the Middle East held
CES2024, the world's largest IT show, has begun in Las Vegas, U.S. The Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), the main venue for CES2024, and the entire city where the show floor is located are bustling with exhibitors and visitors from around the world.Compared to CES2023, which resumed last year afte
Hyundai Motor Company today presented its vision for a hydrogen-powered, software-driven transformation beyond mobility applications at CES 2024. Under the theme ‘Ease every way,’ the company held its Media Day at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas to highlight its future blueprint for
Leading defense industry companies in South Korea, including Hanwha Aerospace, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), LIG Nex1, Hyundai Rotem, and Hanwha Ocean, have hit “contract jackpots” in countries like Poland and Australia, marking a significant shift for South Korea from a defense equipment import
Hanwha Aerospace has delivered an additional six K9 self-propelled howitzers to Estonia, adding to the 24 already in operation there. By 2026, when the remaining six units are delivered, Estonia will have a total of 36 K9 howitzers in operation.According to the defense industry on Dec. 18, the Eston
LIG Nex1 is actively expanding its presence in the defense markets of Africa, Europe, and North America, following its success in the Middle East.According to defense industry sources on Dec. 13, LIG Nex1 made its inaugural participation at the “Egypt Defense Expo (EDEX) 2023,” the largest event of
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at jaemin.ahn@nhqv.com -- Ed.Backed by lower P/E levels than those for other game companies and healthy 3Q23 earnings, Krafton’s share price has rebounded. However, the recent share price rise has pushed up its P/E. As Krafto
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, who visited Washington, D.C., on Dec. 4 (local time) reiterated his proposal for the formation of a trilateral economic union, saying, “If South Korea and Japan develop into a single market-type economic partnership like the European Union, it will not only create tre
During his six-day state visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, President Yoon Suk-yeol secured business contracts totaling $202 billion (27.3 trillion won). With these trips, he concluded his diplomatic rounds with the “Big 3” Middle Eastern countries, which began with a visit to the United Arab Emirate
Korea National Oil Corp. (KNOC) has signed an international joint stockpiling agreement to store 5.3 million barrels of crude oil from Saudi Arabia’s state oil company Aramco in Korea.On the occasion of President Yoon Suk-yeol’s visit to Saudi Arabia, KNOC announced on Oct. 22 that it signed the cru
The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) suggested in a report that Korea cooperate with major Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Qatar in the fields of future energy, electric vehicles and defense.The KCCI released the report on economic coop
The Korean defense industry is accelerating its penetration of the global defense market with powerful weapon systems and differentiated technological competitiveness. For example, major Korean defense companies posted record exports of US$17.3 billion in 2022 and are on track to reach US$20 billion
In 2022, the Polish government signed framework agreements to buy a total of US$12.4 billion worth of arms from major Korean defense companies. The weapons included 48 FA-50 light attack aircraft, 1,000 K2 tanks, 648 K9 self-propelled howitzers and 288 Cheonmoo self-propelled multiple launch rocket
The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) announced that Iceland was selected as the safest and most peaceful country in the world with a score of 1.124 in the Global Peace Index (GPI), according to the New York Post on Oct. 1.The GPI quantifies peace by aggregating 23 items including social, poli
On Oct. 11, Hyundai Rotem announced that it had received a pamphlet from the local government of Ukraine, expressing gratitude for the pivotal role their railway vehicles played in safely evacuating war refugees.The top right of the pamphlet reads, “Hyundai trains became one of the lifelines for Ukr
To commemorate SK hynix’s 40th anniversary on October 10, SK hynix President and CEO Kwak Noh-Jung laid out the company’s vision. “We will transform semiconductor memory, which has generally been considered as a commodity product1, into customized specialty solutions through continued innovations,”