Report: South Korea testing new missile as Pyongyang commits to nuclear program
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South Korea is developing a new SLBM that will undergo underwater tests in March, according to a local press report. Seoul previously tested a Hyeonmoo-2 missile (pictured) in 2018. File Photo courtesy of South Korea Defense Ministry/EPA-EFE
Jan. 13 (UPI) South Korea is developing a new submarine-launched ballistic missile and has tested the weapon at the Agency for Defense Development s Anheung test site, according to a local press report.
Newsis reported Wednesday the SLBM was test launched from a ground platform and next-step underwater tests are scheduled for March. South Korea s military also conducted other SLBM tests in 2020 several times, both on land and underwater, the report said.