Kim Minseok

3 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Kim Minseok

SEOUL—The Philippine National Defense Department and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a contract on June 3 for the acquisition of 12 more FA-50PH light fighters. The contract, which includes both aircraft and follow-on logistics support, is valued at approximately $700 million (KRW975 billion...

3 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Kim Minseok

SEOUL—The Philippine National Defense Department and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a contract on June 3 for the acquisition of 12 more FA-50PH light fighters. The contract, which includes both aircraft and follow-on logistics support, is valued at approximately $700 million (KRW975 billion). All 12 aircraft are expected to be delivered by 2030.

3 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Kim Minseok

SEOUL—South Korean prosecutors have decided not to indict five engineers from PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) who had been under investigation for allegedly accessing unauthorized information related to the KF-21 fighter program. The decision is expected to smooth the path for renewed talks between...

1 month ago | aviationweek.com | Kim Minseok

SEOUL—Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced May 20 that the first production model of the KF-21 fighter has entered final assembly, a significant milestone for the domestically produced aircraft. A ceremony marking the start of final...

1 month ago | aviationweek.com | Kim Minseok

SEOUL—Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced May 20 that the first production model of the KF-21 fighter has entered final assembly, a significant milestone for the domestically produced aircraft. A ceremony marking the start of final...