ROK conducts missile interception drill to bolster defenses against North Korea



News ROK conducts missile interception drill to bolster defenses against North Korea Expert says exercise is strategic move following DPRK’s recent launches of new ICBM and short-range missiles Joon Ha Park \| Shreyas Reddy November 6, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON South Korea's Missile Defense Command launches a Patriot missile during an interception drill. \| Image: ROK JCS via Facebook (Nov. 6, 2024) South Korea’s military conducted a live-fire guided missile interception drill to strengthen defenses against North Korean missiles on Monday, days after Pyongyang test-launched its largest-ever solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The drill took place in the Yellow Sea and simulated an “enemy missile provocation” scenario, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) announced in a press release on Wednesday. South Korea’s military conducted a live-fire guided missile interception drill to strengthen defenses against North Korean missiles on Monday, days after Pyongyang test-launched its largest-ever solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The drill took place in the Yellow Sea and simulated an “enemy missile provocation” scenario, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) announced in a press release on Wednesday. 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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ROK conducts missile interception drill to bolster defenses against North Korea

Expert says exercise is strategic move following DPRK’s recent launches of new ICBM and short-range missiles

Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy November 6, 2024

ROK conducts missile interception drill to bolster defenses against North Korea

South Korea's Missile Defense Command launches a Patriot missile during an interception drill. | Image: ROK JCS via Facebook (Nov. 6, 2024)

South Korea’s military conducted a live-fire guided missile interception drill to strengthen defenses against North Korean missiles on Monday, days after Pyongyang test-launched its largest-ever solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

The drill took place in the Yellow Sea and simulated an “enemy missile provocation” scenario, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) announced in a press release on Wednesday.

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