'최첨단 지상무기와 방위산업 기술을 한눈에'... 2018 대한민국 방위산업전 12일 개막<br /><br /> South Korea is holding a defense exhibition to showcase domestic weapons to international buyers. <br />With 250 companies taking part, this year's event is expected to be the largest arms fair in the country to date. <br />Kan Hyeong-woo fills us in on what to expect from Defense Expo Korea 2018. <br /> <br /> South Korea's biggest arms exhibition kicked off Wednesday at the Korean International Exhibition Center in the northwestern city of Goyang.<br /><br /> Hosted by the Association of the Republic of Korea Army and supported by Seoul's defense ministry, the Defense Expo Korea 2018 promotes overseas sales of Korean-made weapons and military technology.<br /><br /> For five days this week, 250 defense companies from 31 countries have a chance to talk with potential buyers and attract them with the latest cutting-edge weapons, helicopters and military vehicles. <br /><br /> One of the highlights of this year's event is the Korean Army's special booth set up to display its "five game changers",... including the warrior platform that gives soldiers high-tech battle gear such as advanced bulletproof clothing and advanced rifle attachments. <br /><br /> The newest additions to this year's exhibition include 8 wheeled armoured vehicles designed to enhance troop mobility and survivability,... and obstacle breaching tanks that can clear pathways through minefields. <br /><br /> The previous defense exhibition in 2016 drew over 120,000 visitors,… and had some 400 business consultations worth over 1.5 billion U.S. dollars. <br /><br /> "After providing networking opportunities for defense firms and buyers until Friday, the exhibition will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday. Kan Hyeong-woo, Arirang News" <br />
