S.Korea to Build T-50 Training Center in Portugal

South Korea is planning to construct an overseas pilot training center in Portugal by 2014 for Korean Aerospace Industries' T-50 supersonic military jet trainer. A Defense Ministry official said Portugal was designated as the primary negotiation partner for the construction of the center, and the two parties are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding next month. The official said once the center is completed, training systems in coordination with the T-50 will be shared with other countries. The grounds are also expected to be utilized for the export of the trainer jet. South Korea will inject 300 billion won into developing international training centers over the next 30 years.