What Happened
President Lee Kicks Off South American Tour With Defense Cooperation
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has inspected the C-390 military transport aircraft in Brazil, marking the beginning of his South American tour. The C-390, manufactured by Embraer, is set to be acquired by South Korea as part of an airlift modernization program worth 883 billion won. The aircraft offers a maximum payload capacity of 26 tons and can be modified for various missions. The procurement is seen as a significant step in defense cooperation between South Korea and Brazil, with potential for further expansion. This development was first reported by Aju Press.