Korea eyes joint jet development with Embraer

South Korea is exploring participation in Embraer’s planned next-generation commercial aircraft program at the development stage, moving beyond its current role as a parts supplier, Presidential Policy Chief Kim Yong-beom said Tuesday. Kim, however, stressed that discussions with the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer remain at a very early stage and that neither the form of South Korea’s participation nor the commercial terms have been determined. Kim’s explanation came after President Lee Jae Myu

By The Korea Herald