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South Korea’s Rapid Progress in Hypersonic Missiles Could Become Major Deterrent to North Korea, Experts Say

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South Korea’s Rapid Progress in Hypersonic Missiles Could Become Major Deterrent to North Korea, Experts Say
A missile is launched during what state media report is a hypersonic missile test at an undisclosed location in North Korea on Jan. 11, 2022, in this photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Jan. 12, 2022. KCNA via Reuters
Lisa Bian
Sean Tseng
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The South Korean military recently revealed that it has made rapid progress in developing hypersonic missiles and is advancing plans to test them next year. Experts say that this weapon, if successful, will become a new deterrent to North Korea and significantly impact the status quo on the Korean Peninsula.

According to Yonhap News Agency in a Jan. 24 article, the South Korean military unveiled on that day plans to assemble air-to-ground (AGM) hypersonic missiles in the second half of this year and test launch next year.
Lisa Bian, B.Med.Sc., is a healthcare professional holding a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Science. With a rich background, she has accrued over three years of hands-on experience as a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician. In addition to her clinical expertise, she serves as an accomplished writer based in Korea, providing valuable contributions to The Epoch Times. Her insightful pieces cover a range of topics, including integrative medicine, Korean society, culture, and international relations.
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