[1/3] South Korea's K-2 tank is displayed at the 2023 Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) in Seongnam, South Korea, October 16, 2023.
REUTERS/Josh Smith Acquire Licensing RightsSEONGNAM, South Korea, Oct 16 (Reuters) - South Korea will kick off its largest-ever defence exhibition this week, as the country seeks to turbocharge its arms sales and showcase a rare appearance by a U.S. nuclear-capable bomber.
"This is an opportunity for Korea's defence industry to draw international attention and take a giant leap forward," Lee said.
At a South Korean military airbase south of Seoul on Monday, exhibitors made final preparations as participants in early events wandered among South Korean and U.S. military vehicles and warplanes on the tarmac, including advanced American stealth F-22 and F-35 aircraft.
Under Yoon, South Korea and the United States have stepped up displays of strength, particularly U.S. nuclear-capable assets, in an effort to deter North Korea.
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Josh Smith, Lee Jong, Lee, Yoon Suk Yeol, Charles Cameron, Yoon
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