Joe the Redneck does not flame, no harm is ment. But I fear CDL had been hurt by reading too many gun mags. Joe the Redneck only wishes to help.
There is noting wrong w/ the AR15. The Johnson/Stoner system is a wonderful action that requires no more care than any weapon deserves. No, you cannot give it to a bunch of tribesmen from the tropical rain forests, who think there is no more reason to clean a rifle than clean a shovel, and get good results. People who do not respect their weapons have no one to blame but themselves when they end up splattered. The early problems in the AR program were caused by the ammo. That was over 30 years ago. Time to let it go. Why would we use them if it was such a POS?
AKs are like spears. They will send a projo downrange, somewhere. Given enough ammo, they will get the job done. That's was the Soviet model. Lots of guys, lots of bullets. The AK just is not as accurate as the AR. The ergonomics of the AK are pitiful compared to the AR. An AR come right to your shoulder. AK crunch you, unless you are below average height. Felt recoil, though not much with either one, is much less noticable with the AR. Not to mention the quality know as "feel." Sorry, can't define it, but if you know weapons, you know what I mean. The AR is just a better weapon all around. It won't jam. You will have good results.
I have 2 AKs (7.62x39 + 5.45x39) and a Bushmaster "Shorty AK". The Bushmaster is the best, without question. If you get an AK, get it in one of the original calibers. I've seen Chicom 5.56 that were jammers. The AK is good for what it is, don't try to turn it into a long range rifle. It isn't. They're great 100m hip shooters.
As for the Daewo, they may be good. They look good on paper. Some Daewo pistols do not have a good reputation. If the rifle breaks, I have no clue where you would get replacement parts.
I paid $900 for my Bushmaster. I like the muzzle break. If you can, wait till after the year. Once the world doesn't end, I think a lot will be on the market.
Whatever choice you make, get the facts. Try the guns before you buy. Don't take anyone's word for it. Including mine.