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Poland, South Korea live in the shadow of a powerful neighbour says PM

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was in Poland for talks on regional security amid war in neighbouring Ukraine and also to discuss military and nuclear energy cooperation. Przemysław Piątkowski/PAP

Mateusz Morawiecki, Poland's prime minister, on Wednesday told his South Korean counterpart that Poland and Korea had much in common, particularly the experience of living in the shadow of a powerful neighbour.

Poland completes tests of FA-50 combat aircraft ordered from South Korea

Poland's defence minister has said the tests of FA-50 light combat jets delivered from South Korea have been completed and proven successful.

Defence minister announces arrival of first FA-50 combat aircraft

The first consignment of South Korean FA-50 light combat jets has arrived in Poland, the country's defence minister has announced.

First FA-50 aircraft in process of being delivered to Poland says minister

The first of 48 FA-50 combat aircraft purchased from South Korea are in the process of being delivered to Poland, the Polish defence minister has said.

Defence minister signs deal for 48 South Korean combat planes

Mariusz Blaszczak, Poland's defence minister, has signed an agreement for the purchase of 48 light combat aircraft from South Korea.

Poland to receive FA-50 fighters from South Korea next year says MoD

Next year, twelve Korean FA-50 training and combat aircraft will be delivered to Poland, the country's defence minister has said.

Korean FA-50 aircraft to arrive next year, K2 tanks this year - MoD

Poland has purchased FA-50 combat aircraft from South Korea because of the impossibility of buying US-made F-16s, the Polish defence minister has said.

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Hero Polish porter who fought off London Bridge terrorist collects bravery award from Princess Anne

In a ceremony at Windsor Castle, Princess Anne presented Łukasz Koczocik with the Queen's Medal for Gallantry, which recognises exemplary acts of courage.

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