Global Expansion of Korea's Defense Industry

This book examines the politics of the Korean defence industry's global expansion and outreach in the recent 2020s, exploring the future evolution of the industry, which has been undergoing the stunningly speedy AI transformation (or equivalent) and the role it is set to play in the global security structure.

Despite being faced with considerable challenges over the past 60-plus years (including technological unfeasibility, long-term economic inefficiency, and political pressures), Korea's defence industry has successfully capitalised on significant global expansion opportunities that have emerged in the 2020s. The book examines the long-term sustainability of the rapid expansion so far enjoyed by Korea's defence industry, and looks to the strategic approaches needed to firmly consolidate its top-ranking status in global arms market. Chapters provide strategic insights and analyse the impact of Korea's growing reliance on defence industry companies, which are becoming increasingly significant to the country's stock market and national strategy.

Ultimately providing theoretical, analytical and empirical perspectives on the Korean defense industry’s global expansion, this book will be of use to scholars and postgraduates in the fields of security studies, international political economy, and Korean studies more broadly. Policy makers involved in security and military policy, military personnel, business leaders, engineers, and decision makers will also find the volume of use.