Korea's preference for Goalkeeper includes the suppressive value attributed to its 30 mm cannon. Broadening access to suppliers and technology offers another possible explanation for that choice. Buying every component from one country would simplify integration while leaving Korea dependent on that market and its design assumptions. Combining equipment from different countries develops the skill needed to connect their systems. The resulting independence lies in choosing among suppliers and integrating their equipment, without requiring every component to be invented domestically.
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Multiple suppliers build Korean systems-integration skill
Goalkeeper's 30 mm cannon appeals for its suppressive fire, while supplier diversity offers a possible additional reason for Korea's equipment choices.