indigo0427 t1_j6i5mct wrote on January 30, 2023 at 2:38 PM

Why the hell would South Korea help ukraine conflict right now when their best friend north korea try to threaten them with nuke 24/7. This is so random lol.

PM_ME_ABSOLUTE_UNITZ t1_j6iaz41 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 3:16 PM

NK has been making its threats for decades. That is a copout excuse.

indigo0427 t1_j6ibsep wrote on January 30, 2023 at 3:22 PM

What do you mean excuse lol. Ask all other asian country to step it up. Its unfair to call korea out when they are not even part of EU. Just because NK been doing this for decades, we suddenly just drop everything and start sending everything to Ukraine ?

PM_ME_ABSOLUTE_UNITZ t1_j6ic0mg wrote on January 30, 2023 at 3:23 PM

They have been asked. Also, a lot of the stuff korea has been making isnt even for itself. Its for export.

Sakurasou7 t1_j6jh3fh wrote on January 30, 2023 at 7:43 PM

What comes around goes around. Korean military hardware gets battle proven, meaning that weaknesses can be adressed. Also Korea gains easy entry to EU markets. Third in an event of a hot war with NK, NATO could support SK with spare ammunition, especially if they start using Korean gear.

There are pros and cons that the government must weigh.

gopoohgo t1_j6k1viv wrote on January 30, 2023 at 9:51 PM

>Also Korea gains easy entry to EU markets.

They already are selling their K9 self propelled artillery to multiple EU members.

Given the M1A2SEPV3 multiyear backlog and Germany's fickle attitude with the Leopards, the K2s are really the only game in town

Sakurasou7 t1_j6k2zvr wrote on January 30, 2023 at 9:58 PM

Momentum will be key. Korea has the chance to become a dominant player. They can do this by becoming more visible to European nations. Even with Germany's attitude, their gear is technologically advanced and is a dominant player rn. Potential must be realized, military gear purchases are more than just simple purchases. It aligns the partnering nation with the seller in more ways than one. Poland has decided to go along with Korea, but will others do the same? Showing commitment in the region is the way to further Korea's interests. Much like how the US conducts its business.