Seoul cruise missile purchase 'hostile' – N. Korean diplomat



News Seoul cruise missile purchase ‘hostile’ – N. Korean diplomat German-made 'bunker buster' cruise missiles capable of hitting underground bunkers in Pyongyang James Pearson July 9, 2013 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON TAURUS Systems SEOUL – Plans by a German arms manufacturer to sell high-tech cruise missiles to South Korea has angered North Korean diplomats, the Moscow-based Interfax news agency said on Monday. The deal for 170 air-to-surface 'Taurus' missiles is reportedly worth $300m, a North Korean "diplomatic source" said, and represents a "hostile move" by Germany. SEOUL – Plans by a German arms manufacturer to sell high-tech cruise missiles to South Korea has angered North Korean diplomats, the Moscow-based Interfax news agency said on Monday. The deal for 170 air-to-surface 'Taurus' missiles is reportedly worth $300m, a North Korean "diplomatic source" said, and represents a "hostile move" by Germany. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Seoul cruise missile purchase ‘hostile’ – N. Korean diplomat

German-made 'bunker buster' cruise missiles capable of hitting underground bunkers in Pyongyang

James Pearson July 9, 2013

Seoul cruise missile purchase ‘hostile’ – N. Korean diplomat

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SEOUL – Plans by a German arms manufacturer to sell high-tech cruise missiles to South Korea has angered North Korean diplomats, the Moscow-based Interfax news agency said on Monday.

The deal for 170 air-to-surface 'Taurus' missiles is reportedly worth $300m, a North Korean "diplomatic source" said, and represents a "hostile move" by Germany.

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