South Korea Forges Ahead on Missile Defense
UPI reports that South Korea is ready to build a radar missile defense shield, with a projected launch date of 2012.
This news comes in the wake of North Korea’s rumored plans to test-fire a missile that might have the capacity to reach the western part of the United States. Last year, the U.S. removed North Korea from a state terrorist sponsors list in return for allowing inspections of areas suspected of nuclear activity. As part of the deal, North Korea will disable a source of weapons-grade plutonium, the Yongbyon reactor.
Sources reported that South Korea’s new system would monitor, track, and intercept incoming missiles from North Korea. An unnamed source added, “The DAPA concluded negotiations with foreign bidders over the selection of the early-warning radar systems last week and believes the Israeli radar is the most suitable for the country’s theater missile shield in terms of price and capabilities.”
South Korea would be wise to shore up its defenses. Last year, it was reported that North Korea was building a missile launch site capable of firing advanced rockets.
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