Missiles roll through Seoul to reassure citizens against North Korean threats



News Missiles roll through Seoul to reassure citizens against North Korean threats ‘City march’ in capital featured jets, tanks and more, drawing criticism for costs but winning praise from spectators Joon Ha Park \| Shreyas Reddy October 1, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON South Korean Marines greet the public on an ROK Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle as they parade through downtown Seoul on Oct. 1 \| Image: NK News South Korea paraded its most powerful missiles and weapons systems through the streets of central Seoul on Tuesday afternoon, an event aimed at inspiring citizens’ confidence in ROK military capabilities amid escalating North Korean threats. The “city march” through Gwanghwamun Square marked the second straight year that the ROK government showcased its defense capabilities in the heart of the capital, featuring some 3,000 troops and 80 pieces of military hardware. South Korea paraded its most powerful missiles and weapons systems through the streets of central Seoul on Tuesday afternoon, an event aimed at inspiring citizens’ confidence in ROK military capabilities amid escalating North Korean threats. The “city march” through Gwanghwamun Square marked the second straight year that the ROK government showcased its defense capabilities in the heart of the capital, featuring some 3,000 troops and 80 pieces of military hardware. 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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Missiles roll through Seoul to reassure citizens against North Korean threats

‘City march’ in capital featured jets, tanks and more, drawing criticism for costs but winning praise from spectators

Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy October 1, 2024

Missiles roll through Seoul to reassure citizens against North Korean threats

South Korean Marines greet the public on an ROK Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle as they parade through downtown Seoul on Oct. 1 | Image: NK News

South Korea paraded its most powerful missiles and weapons systems through the streets of central Seoul on Tuesday afternoon, an event aimed at inspiring citizens’ confidence in ROK military capabilities amid escalating North Korean threats.

The “city march” through Gwanghwamun Square marked the second straight year that the ROK government showcased its defense capabilities in the heart of the capital, featuring some 3,000 troops and 80 pieces of military hardware.

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