Law firm Kwangjang, led by attorney Kim Sang-gon, announced on September 7 that it successfully co-hosted a defense industry briefing event with the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK).
The event took place on August 31 in the conference room on the first floor of Kwangjang's new building in Jung-gu, Seoul, and was also conducted online. It attracted key representatives from major defense companies in the UK and Europe, primarily from the BCCK's Defense Industry Committee.
This briefing was part of a regular program organized by the BCCK's Defense Industry Committee. Kwangjang's defense industry team advisor, Kang Eun-ho, who previously served as the 11th Commissioner of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, presented on 'Opportunities for UK-Korea Defense Cooperation.' Other attendees included Kwangjang defense attorneys Kim Hyuk-jung, Lee Jong-seok, Son Kwang-ik, and Lee In-soo.
The event featured a Q&A session with representatives from major global defense companies based in the UK, such as Airbus Helicopters, Babcock International, BAE Systems, Leonardo, MBDA, Reflex Marine, and Rolls Royce, along with the British Embassy in Korea. This session fostered a consensus on specific and feasible defense cooperation plans.
In line with the growth of the Korean defense market, represented by K-Defense, the event confirmed that UK defense companies can play a crucial role as collaborative partners in developing K-Defense exports, moving beyond being mere suppliers of individual defense items. Furthermore, participants shared a concrete vision for exploring new markets based on these collaboration possibilities.
The event also reaffirmed the role and competitiveness of Kwangjang's defense industry team, which possesses expertise and extensive practical experience in supporting defense exports, as they work to expand business opportunities through partnerships with Korea.
Following this event, Kwangjang and the BCCK plan to continue their collaboration and exchanges to encourage European defense companies, including those from the UK, to take a more active role as partners in Korea's defense sector.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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