S. Korea Military Deploys New ‘Monster’ Hyunmoo-5 Missile
Seoul, January 18 (QNA) – South Korea’s military has begun deploying the high-power Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile to counter what it views as regional threats and to balance external intimidation.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the surface-to-surface missile dubbed a “monster” because of its size is designed to strike underground bunkers and is a key element of South Korea’s plan to deter and, if necessary, respond to a major North Korean attack.
Addressing the developments, Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back called for a “balance of terror” to counter North Korea’s nuclear threat. “Since South Korea cannot own nuclear arms as it is a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, I firmly believe we should possess a considerable number of Hyunmoo-5 monster missiles to achieve a balance of terror,” Ahn said, noting that mass production has begun and measures are being sought to significantly increase output.
The Korean military plans to field up to hundreds of advanced missiles, including the Hyunmoo-5, along with upgraded variants now under development. (QNA)