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Philippines, South Korea
Seoul's submarines stuck en route to Manila

Despite Philippine defence undersecretary Irineo Espino's visit to South Korea last month, progress in Manila's submarine purchase deal is slow, hampered by Hanwha Ocean's supply difficulties with TKMS. [...]

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