South Korea boasts ‘world-class’ missiles after North Korean test-fire



News South Korea boasts ‘world-class’ missiles after North Korean test-fire President Moon Jae-in reminded the public of Seoul’s missile capabilities, but also stressed the need for more dialogue Jeongmin Kim March 26, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Blue House South Korean President Moon Jae-in denounced North Korea’s recent ballistic missile launch on Friday, calling it an “undesirable” move and reminding the public of Seoul’s own “world-class” missile capabilities. Normally known as a hype-man for North Korea diplomacy, Moon took on a hardline tone during a speech on March 26, one day after North Korea test-fired two short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea in violation of U.N. Security Council Resolutions. “I know that our citizens have immense concerns about North Korea’s missile test launch yesterday,” Moon said. “We have enough world-class missile capabilities to defend ourselves while abiding by © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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South Korea boasts ‘world-class’ missiles after North Korean test-fire

President Moon Jae-in reminded the public of Seoul’s missile capabilities, but also stressed the need for more dialogue

Jeongmin Kim March 26, 2021

South Korea boasts ‘world-class’ missiles after North Korean test-fire

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South Korean President Moon Jae-in denounced North Korea’s recent ballistic missile launch on Friday, calling it an “undesirable” move and reminding the public of Seoul’s own “world-class” missile capabilities.

Normally known as a hype-man for North Korea diplomacy, Moon took on a hardline tone during a speech on March 26, one day after North Korea test-fired two short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea in violation of U.N. Security Council Resolutions.

“I know that our citizens have immense concerns about North Korea’s missile test launch yesterday,” Moon said. “We have enough world-class missile capabilities to defend ourselves while abiding by