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  1. Cho Jeong-sik is conducting a series of diplomatic visits to Italy, Croatia, and Greece to discuss cooperation, energy, and industrial exchanges.

Cho Jeong-sik discusses defense and energy ties with Croatia; Hanwha Aerospace secures…

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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What happened

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National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik held meetings with Croatian President Zoran Milanovic, Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandrokovic, and Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic to seek energy and defense cooperation between the two nations. During these talks, Cho Jeong-sik highlighted a recent arms supply deal where Hanwha Aerospace exported 18 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems to Croatia for US$477 million.

From koreaherald.com

Why it matters

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The arms contract marks the first major defense deal between the two countries and opens opportunities for greater partnership beyond military exports. Cho Jeong-sik also emphasized the need to solidify ties in the economy, culture, defense, and energy sectors.

Cho Jeong-sik is conducting a series of diplomatic visits to Italy, Vatican City, Croatia, and Greece to discuss cooperation, energy, and industrial exchanges.

From koreaherald.com

Who's involved

  • Cho Jeong-sikSouth Korean politician seeking energy and defense cooperation with Croatia.
  • CroatiaCroatian state engaging in discussions regarding energy and defense cooperation.
  • Hanwha AerospaceSouth Korean defense company that signed a deal to export Chunmoo MLRS to Croatia.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • CroatiaSpeculative

    Croatia might increase its industrial investment and energy contracts as part of the broader cooperation sought with South Korea.

  • Hanwha AerospaceSpeculative

    Hanwha Aerospace could see increased revenue and market expansion through further industrial and defense contracts with Croatia.

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