Executives and employees of LIG D&A have been arrested on suspicion of offering over 400 million won in bribes to a Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) official. The alleged bribery occurred during bidding processes for naval and air force weapons development projects. Authorities suspect the bribes were intended to influence the outcome of these critical defense contracts. The investigation centers on the manipulation of the bidding process to favor LIG D&A. This case highlights potential corruption within South Korea’s defense industry and the acquisition process. Further investigations are underway to determine the full extent of the bribery and any other individuals involved. The arrests signal a crackdown on corruption related to major defense procurement deals.