SEOUL -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung laid the groundwork for weapons and nuclear power deals on his recent trip to the Middle East and Africa as the top-10 arms exporter seeks to raise its international standing.
Country sees growth opportunity for lower-priced weapons systems

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, left, meets with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 18. (Yonhap)
SEOUL -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung laid the groundwork for weapons and nuclear power deals on his recent trip to the Middle East and Africa as the top-10 arms exporter seeks to raise its international standing.