Ministry of National Defense Republic of Korea

Minister Kim Yong Hyun met with Polish Secretary of State Bejda

He emphasized that Poland is an important partner in Central and Eastern Europe

They agreed to expand comprehensive bilateral defense exchanges

Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun and Secretary of State Pawel Bejda discuss defense ties between the two countries at Poland’s defense ministry.

On October 2, Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun met with Polish Secretary of State Pawel Bejda on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of the Korea Army International Defense Industry Exhibition (KADEX) 2024. They discussed ways to foster defense and defense industry cooperation between Korea and Poland.

Minister Kim said, “Poland has been a key defense industry partner in Central and Eastern Europe. Korea and Poland have maintained a close relationship in defense and the defense industry since a framework contract worth USD 44.2 billion was signed in July 2022.”

Minister Kim highlighted the superiority of Korean weapons systems that Poland’s military has purchased, such as K2 tanks, K9 self-propelled howitzers and Cheonmoo multiple rocket launchers. He suggested to his Polish counterpart that mutually beneficial cooperation in the defense industry should continue. Minister Kim and Secretary of State Bejda agreed to continue to work closely together based on the successful achievements made so far.

Furthermore, the two officials highly appreciated the performance of the second Korea-Poland Defense and Defense Industry Cooperation Joint Committee held in Warsaw, Poland, in June. They concurred on continuing comprehensive defense exchanges and partnership based on the achievements made so far.

Minister Kim and Secretary of State Bajda will maintain close communication for continued defense and defense industry cooperation between the two countries.

By Ah-Mi, Cho <joajoa@dema.mil.kr>

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