Ahead of APEC summit, South Korea showcases growing military power: Video
Ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, where world leaders like Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are expected to visit South Korea, Seoul marked one of its largest-ever arms fairs with a powerful aerial performance.
On Sunday, October 19, South Korea’s Black Eagles aerobatic team took centre stage with a performance over Seongnam City during the Seoul International Aerospace & Defence Exhibition (ADEX) 2025.
Organisers said that ADEX 2025 drew a record 600 companies from 35 countries, all showcasing advanced defence systems, drones, and aerospace technologies.
The biennial exhibition ran its public days from October 17 to 19, featuring aerial displays and static aircraft exhibits. Business-to-business meetings, indoor exhibitions, and conferences will continue from October 20 to 24 in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province.
The annual APEC forum will take place at the end of October. South Korea will host the summit for the second time, having done so in 2005.
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