Korea’s Armoured Pivot to Europe: Strategic Industry Meets NATO Rearmament

Poland’s finalisation of a second major contract with South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem for 180 K2 Black Panther tanks marks a turning point in both Warsaw’s defence strategy and Seoul’s industrial footprint in Europe. Valued at $6.5 billion, this deal is more than a continuation of the 2022 agreement; it cements a long-term partnership involving local assem…