North and South Korea Missile News Updates
A South Korean newspaper (via the AFP) reports that North Korea has conducted an engine ignition test for a missile that might be capable of hitting U.S. shores. The engine may be for the Taepodong-2 missile.
North Korea tested nukes in October 2006. Last year, North Korea claimed it halted preparations for its main nuclear facility, which the International Atomic Energy Agency later confirmed after an inspection.
In other news, South Korea has begun deploying Advanced Patriot missile defense systems from Germany to South Korean Air Force bases, reports The Korea Times. The move is believed to be in response to North Korea’s missile threat. The defiant country may have deployed over 600 Scud missiles and 200 Rodong missiles capable of reaching Japan.
South Korea has plans to build a missile defense shield called Korean air and missile defense, which it hopes will protect against low-flying and short- and medium-range missiles coming from North Korea. The shield may be completed by 2012.
(Sources: AFP and The Korea Times)
Tags: Advanced Patriot, International Atomic Energy Agency, North Korea, Rodong missiles, scud missiles, South Korea, Taepodong-2 missile