US Ally Launches Missile Submarine Amid North Korea Threat
Summary
South Korea has launched a new missile submarine called the ROKS Jang Yeong-sil to counter North Korea's nuclear threats. This move is part of South Korea's military strategy to defend against North Korea's advancing nuclear and missile programs, with concerns about possible support from Russia to North Korea. The submarine will undergo tests before joining the South Korean navy at the end of 2027.Key Facts
- South Korea launched a missile submarine, ROKS Jang Yeong-sil, to counter North Korea's nuclear threats.
- North Korea has been advancing its nuclear weapons and missiles, with possible support from Russia.
- The new submarine is part of South Korea's "three-axis system," aiming to provide defensive and offensive options.
- The ROKS Jang Yeong-sil features upgraded detection and strike abilities compared to earlier models.
- This submarine has six torpedo tubes and 10 launching cells for ballistic missiles called Hyunmoo-IV-4.
- It uses lithium-ion batteries that increase its operation time and make it harder to detect.
- Trials for the submarine will occur before it joins the South Korean navy by the end of 2027.
- Hanwha Ocean, the builder of the submarine, is also involved in a Canadian submarine project.
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