The Israeli Air Force launched a massive preemptive strike against Hezbollah rocket and missile assets in southern Lebanon this week, reportedly destroying hundreds of targets in a demonstration of Israel’s intel capabilities and air power.

And while it took place half a world away, the operation by the Israel Defense Force (IDF) offers important lessons for military planning on the Korean Peninsula, particularly since Seoul has made preemptive strikes a key pillar of its strategy for countering North Korean threats.

Experts told NK Pro that the U.S. and South Korea could conduct similar