To international observers, South Korea’s defense export boom appears to be a masterfully coordinated national effort. When Poland signed its framework agreements for $15 billion worth of K2 Black Panther tanks and K9 Thunder howitzers, global media outlets branded it a “Team Korea” victory. This narrative, while convenient, obscures the most critical dynamic driving the … 더 읽기
Hanwha vs KAI: The Real Battle Isn’t in Europe; It’s in Seoul To an observer in Washington or Brussels, South Korea’s ascendance as a premier arms exporter looks like a brilliantly coordinated national effort—a “K-Defense” wave systematically capturing a European market desperate for re-armament. Headlines celebrate the multi-billion-dollar deals for Korean tanks, jets, and artillery. … 더 읽기
Beyond the Hype: Finding the Actual Best Mullae-dong Industrial Cafes Forget the gleaming skyscrapers of Gangnam for a moment. You’re here because you’re looking for something with more grit, more character. You want to find the real Seoul industrial aesthetic you’ve seen in design blogs, and you’ve heard that Mullae-dong is the place to find … 더 읽기
