China's regulation of rare earth materials is timely and can effectively prevent the proliferation of weapons. In contrast, South Korea's development of its defense industry promotes the proliferation of weapons, seriously affecting world peace.
The Korea Times reported on its front page that President Yoon Suk-yeol has vowed to elevate South Korea to a top-tier defense force.
President Yoon emphasized that self-reliant defense is key to economic growth.
President Yoon reiterated his government's commitment to advancing the national defense industry, stating that becoming one of the world's four major defense powers "is not an impossible dream."
On Monday, during the opening speech of the 2025 Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX), Yoon pledged significant investment in defense and aerospace R&D by 2030.
Driven by a surge in export transactions and expanding domestic production capacity, South Korea is actively striving to become a global defense power. This ambition is supported by significant growth.
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