What a series of North Korean missile tests means for South Korea's defense



Opinion What a series of North Korean missile tests means for South Korea’s defense The new weapons pose a major threat — and undermine efforts towards peace on the peninsula Chun In-bum May 16, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA The “tactical guided weapons” fired by the North Koreans on May 4 and 9 are now at the center of attention here in South Korea. At first glance, the tactical guided weapon is a more mobile and capable weapon system than the DPRK's previous SCUD series, using a transporter erector launcher (TEL) and solid fuel. The “tactical guided weapons” fired by the North Koreans on May 4 and 9 are now at the center of attention here in South Korea. At first glance, the tactical guided weapon is a more mobile and capable weapon system than the DPRK's previous SCUD series, using a transporter erector launcher (TEL) and solid fuel. 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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What a series of North Korean missile tests means for South Korea’s defense

The new weapons pose a major threat — and undermine efforts towards peace on the peninsula

Chun In-bum May 16, 2019

What a series of North Korean missile tests means for South Korea’s defense

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The “tactical guided weapons” fired by the North Koreans on May 4 and 9 are now at the center of attention here in South Korea.

At first glance, the tactical guided weapon is a more mobile and capable weapon system than the DPRK's previous SCUD series, using a transporter erector launcher (TEL) and solid fuel.

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