The number of active satellites worldwide rose from 3,372 in 2020 to 17,479 in June 2026, led by the United States with about 11,100 satellites. Graphic by Asia Today and translated by UPI
June 30 (Asia Today) -- South Korea is moving to strengthen its national security capabilities through greater cooperation between the government and private aerospace companies as competition for communications, surveillance and military advantages expands into orbit.
President Lee Jae Myung said Friday during a government meeting on emerging security industries that South Korea would introduce an innovation-oriented contracting system for nondefense fields such as aerospace.
The government also plans to create a new acquisition system for advanced defense technologies, Lee said.
The policy reflects an effort to connect private-sector innovation with government and military demand. Officials expect the resulting industrial growth to improve South Korea's security capabilities while creating a larger domestic aerospace market.
