South Korea Tests New Missiles Including Countries First Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile

South Korea reacted to the latest ballistic missile tests by conducting a number of own new weapon system tests including two new South Korean hypersonic missiles, a new long range air-to-ground missile (AGM) missile and the first ever its first submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM). The fire demonstration shows that South Korean has developed a new supersonic cruise missile that strengthens the ability to deny North Korea acess to sea power. The missile has a higher speed than existing missiles, making it very difficult for enemy ships to respond, which further improves the missile’s survivability and destructive force. The supersonic cruise missile is expected to become a core force that can more effectively respond to forces approaching Korea’s territorial waters. Also a a high-powered ballistic missile with increased weight of the warhead was developed. Capable of striking concrete buildings and underground tunnels, it can strike and neutralize any main target accurately and strongly. The ne
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