Seoul: President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday praised Seoul's recently completed defense export deal with Poland involving South Korean-produced K2 tanks, calling it a "splendid feat" for the Korean defense sector. Lee's remarks came a day after the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced that it had secured the second sales agreement of K2 tanks with Poland. The deal is estimated to be worth around 8.8 trillion won (US$6.46 billion).
According to Yonhap News Agency, Lee expressed his pride in the K2 Black Panther tanks, which are equipped with the Republic of Korea's technology. He emphasized that these tanks will "proudly roam the green earth of Poland," highlighting South Korea's burgeoning defense industry. Lee noted how the industry has turned geopolitical crises into opportunities, enhancing its production capacity, quality, and price competitiveness. This achievement, he said, was again proven through the record-breaking export deal with Poland.
Lee also committed to investing extensively in nurturing talent and research development within the defense sector. He aims to expand the number of cooperative countries through "practical diplomacy" centered on national interests. In his message, he expressed gratitude to DAPA and Hyundai Rotem Co., the manufacturer of the tanks, for successfully closing the deal.