Did a 'Tank' Appear at the Changwon Jinhae Gunhangje Festival?

Changwon Special City, K2 Tank, K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer Displayed in the City

Weapon Systems Exhibition Offers Sightseeing Alongside Cherry Blossoms

The "Tank" appeared at the Jinhae Gunhangje Festival.

Changwon City, Gyeongnam Special City, is showcasing the premium weapons produced in Changwon, including the K2 tank and K9 self-propelled howitzer, during the 61st Jinhae Gunhangje Festival, promoting its status as the mecca of South Korea's defense industry nationwide.

This year's Jinhae Gunhangje Festival, which traditionally features cherry blossoms and the naval port, is being held with a defense industry theme for the first time. The tank and self-propelled howitzer displayed at Jungwon Rotary during the festival are attracting significant attention from many tourists.

During the Gunhangje Festival, the tanks and self-propelled guns displayed at Jungwon Rotary are attracting a lot of tourists' attention.

The K2 tank and K9 self-propelled howitzer are representative weapons of South Korea. The K2 tank, the main battle tank used by the Army (in cooperation with Hyundai Rotem), boasts an electronic control system and powerful firepower, and last July, a large-scale export contract worth 4.5 trillion KRW was signed with Poland.

The K9 self-propelled howitzer (in cooperation with the Army Comprehensive Maintenance Depot) is a 155mm self-propelled howitzer used by the Army. It holds the number one market share in the global self-propelled howitzer market and is considered the best self-propelled howitzer, having been exported to eight countries including Poland, Norway, and Australia. It can rapidly fire six shells per minute and features precise shooting and excellent mobility.

.

The exhibition of the K2 tank and K9 self-propelled howitzer, embodying the pride of South Korea's leading defense industry city, is open for free viewing at Jungwon Rotary during the Jinhae Gunhangje Festival from March 24 to April 3.

The exhibition and photo zone operate from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., providing attractions that will enhance the event for tourists visiting the Jinhae Gunhangje Festival from across the country and overseas.