President Moon: "K9 Export Recognizes the Excellence of Our Weapon Systems"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in stated on the 1st, regarding the signing of the K9 self-propelled howitzer export contract in Egypt, "This has become an opportunity to once again recognize the excellence of our country's weapon systems."

President Moon said, "This contract exceeds 2 trillion won, marking the largest export scale for the K9 self-propelled howitzer," and praised the efforts of those involved who gave up the holiday break to deliver good news to the public.

He continued, "Now, instead of unilaterally exporting weapons, we are pursuing mutually beneficial directions through technological cooperation and local production with partner countries. This case has become a model example of win-win cooperation between the two countries," evaluating that the 'one team spirit' stood out as defense companies (Hanwha Defense) and government agencies worked organically together until the contract was finalized.

The Blue House stated, "On the 20th of last month, during the Korea-Egypt summit, President Moon had in-depth discussions about the K9 self-propelled howitzer contract and agreed to work together for the final settlement. He instructed the head of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration to negotiate with the sound relationship and development between the two countries in mind."

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