According to the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff, this live-fire maneuver was planned to reaffirm the country’s willingness to react to any provocation coming from the North.
The company launched a ballistic missile towards the sea, as a strong response to the company’s recent weapons tests. According to the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff, this live-fire maneuver was planned to reaffirm the country’s willingness to react to any provocation from the north, in addition to demonstrating its ability to carry out precision attacks. The missile used in the operation was the Hyunmoo-2, which fell into the sea west of the Korean peninsula. This type of weaponry is part of a broader strategy that South Korea has adopted since the 1970s, when it began developing short-range missiles to confront the growing threat from North Korea.
Hyunmoo missiles are essential components of a preemptive strike system, allowing Seoul to take swift action upon signs of hostile actions by Pyongyang. This responsiveness is seen as crucial to South Korea’s national security, especially in a context of regional tensions.
*Report produced with the help of AI
Published by Fernando Dias
