Peru has been expressing interest in South Korean weapons for any time, specified as [K2 Black Panther tanks](https://defence24.pl/power-arms/peru-kupi-czolgi-z-korei-south). The consequence was the acquisition by Lima [30 wheeled armored transporters K808](https://defence24.pl/strong-armoured/peru-buys- armored-z-korei transporters) for the 3rd and 6th Armored Brigades (18 and 12 transporters respectively) in the autumn of last year. This event was an export success on the South American continent for the Korean company Hyundai Rotem.