S. Korea Stations "Monster" Missile at Border
The surface-to-surface weapon, capable of delivering a warhead weighing up to 8 tons, is engineered to obliterate underground bunkers, and represents a critical component in Seoul's strategy to deter and, if necessary, respond to a major attack by Pyongyang, the news agency stated.
In October 2025, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back advocated for a "balance of terror" to counter North Korea's nuclear threat, noting that mass production of the missile has begun, and measures are being sought to significantly increase output.
"Since South Korea cannot own nuclear arms as it is a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, I firmly believe we should possess a considerable number of Hyunmoo-5 monster missiles to achieve a balance of terror," Ahn has said in an interview with the news agency.
South Korea first unveiled the Hyunmoo-5 publicly during an Armed Forces Day ceremony in 2023, though most details have remained classified due to its strategic importance.
Military planners intend to deploy up to hundreds of advanced missiles, including the Hyunmoo-5, as well as upgraded versions currently under development.
Deployment started in late 2024 and is expected to be completed under President Lee Jae Myung's administration, which runs until June 2030.
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