South Korean K1 tank crews endure extreme heat

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K-1 tanks near the DMZ, Republic of Korea, March 24, 2015. Photo by Steven Hitchcock

South Korea’s Ministry of Strategy and Finance has rejected the entire proposed budget for upgrading K1 tanks with air conditioning and positive pressure systems, despite internal temperatures reaching up to 50°C (122°F) during summer field evaluations. According to a briefing obtained by Rep. Yoo Yong-won of the National Assembly’s National Defense Committee, during a test […]

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