March 29, 2024
News

Inter-Korean military pact makes ROK missile tests more risky: Lawmakers

Ruling party says previous government moved test site where missile failed this week closer to civilian areas

An inter-Korean military agreement reached under the previous progressive government placed citizens’ lives at risk by moving a missile launch location closer to civilian areas, conservative South Korean lawmakers alleged on Thursday, two days after an ROK missile failed and crashed a short distance from civilian homes.

The accusation comes as the Yoon administration faces criticism for failing to notify local residents of the botched Hyunmoo-2 ballistic missile launch from a military range in the east coast city of Gangneung on Tuesday.

Become a member for less than $4 per week.

  • Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis
  • The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop
  • Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns
  • Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting
Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts.
Subscribe now

All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time.