
South Korea's Rapid Rise as a Global Arms Exporter in the Midst of Ukraine Conflict
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has stimulated South Korea's arms export industry, as countries backing Kyiv seek to replenish their armaments from Seoul. Despite calls from NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to reconsider, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has declined to provide lethal aid directly to Kyiv, citing