South Korean defense minister warns of arms supply chain risks amid Middle East war

South Korea's Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back has raised alarms over disruptions to the arms industry's supply chain as conflicts in the Middle East intensify. On Friday, he visited LIG Defense & Aerospace, a key manufacturer of precision-guided missiles, where he received briefings on the ripple effects of the war—particularly rising oil prices and logistical uncertainties threatening critical industries. Ahn called for urgent, coordinated efforts between the government, defense firms, and other