Defence Cooperation Between Poland and South Korea Shifts to Local Production Under New Strategic Partnership (defence24.com)

• Poland and South Korea elevate relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
• Technology transfer enables local production of K2 tanks and Chunmoo missiles in Poland.
• Seoul sees Poland as key NATO eastern flank actor; security of Europe and Korea intertwined.

"An interview with South Korean Ambassador to Poland, Tae Junyoul, outlines the progress of defence cooperation since 2022. PM Tusk's April 2026 visit elevated ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Key milestones include technology transfers enabling local production of K2 tanks and Chunmoo missiles. Seoul views Poland as a key NATO eastern flank actor and stresses the interconnection of Korean and European security."