South Korea triples arms exports in 2 years on tailored sales pitches

Seoul's longtime push to curb dependence on U.S. bolsters defense industry

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An anti-tank missile is fired during an exercise at the Defense Expo Korea on Sept. 20. South Korea exports tanks, howitzers and other conventional weaponry to countries like Poland. © Reuters

JUNNOSUKE KOBARA, Nikkei security affairs editor

SEOUL -- South Korea is climbing the ranks of the world's top defense exporters, propelled by its ability to focus on the unique security challenges facing each potential buyer.

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