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South Korea maintains an open attitude towards potential collaborative defense system development with Indonesia, despite the challenges faced in the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet program, according to a South Korean diplomat. The diplomat, Uhm Taeho, emphasized that the experience had only strengthened the mutual trust between the two nations.

This sentiment was expressed after the formal completion of the KF-21 development phase in July, a project that had been ongoing for over a decade since Indonesia joined as South Korea's initial foreign co-development partner in 2015. Uhm acknowledged the project's setbacks, noting that both sides regularly returned to discussions to adjust terms and reach agreements to keep the program moving forward.

Despite these delays, Uhm affirmed that the KF-21 represented a successful endeavor, attributing its achievement to the ability of both countries to navigate and overcome all obstacles. He expressed satisfaction with the final outcome of the project.