South Korea, France, Italy hunt for arms deals as Russian exports fall

Vietnam, India diversify procurement in market reshaped by Ukraine war

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South Korea has stepped up sales to countries that traditionally purchase weapons from Russia.  © Reuters

JUNNOSUKE KOBARA, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- As Moscow's war in Ukraine squeezes Russian arms exports, South Korea, France and Italy are rushing to court buyers exploring alternative sources of defense equipment.

Defense officials from around 30 countries are set to gather in the South Korean city of Gyeryong starting Wednesday for the Korea Army International Defense Industry Exhibition (KADEX), billed as Asia's largest defense expo.

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