Korea-Poland defence cooperation to continue despite failed submarine bid

MOD Spokesperson Lee Kyung-ho said in a press briefing that, "large-scale arms industry cooperation is under way with Poland," and that the ministry, "will continue to maintain and strengthen such cooperation."

Under the cooperation, Poland will continue to acquire South Korean arms including self-propelled artillery pieces, main battle tanks, and supersonic light attack aircraft.

Manufacturers from Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and the UK had also submitted offers to the Polish Government for the Orka submarine program.