Overview

• South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace is testing advanced defense systems, including the Cheongung air defense system, which could potentially be sent to Ukraine.
• Seoul's longstanding policy prohibits weapon exports to active conflict zones, but recent reports of North Korean support for Russia have prompted a reassessment.
• President Yoon Suk Yeol stated that South Korea might supply defensive weapons to Ukraine, contingent on the extent of North Korea's involvement in the war.
• Hanwha Aerospace, South Korea's largest defense contractor, has seen significant growth and demand for its weapons, including deals with Poland and Romania.
• Experts suggest South Korea's advanced weapons, such as the Cheongung system and Chunmoo missiles, could significantly bolster Ukraine's defense and counteroffensive capabilities.