North Korea’s New Guided Missile Artillery System Threatens Seoul

North Korea Successfully Develops New Guided Missile Artillery System, Threatening Seoul

North Korea has successfully developed a new guided missile artillery system, raising concerns about its potential threat to Seoul. According to a report from 경향신문 (Kyunghyang Shinmun), the test launch of the system was deemed a success, showcasing North Korea’s improved capabilities.

Enhanced Artillery Capabilities and Threat to Seoul

The development of the new guided missile artillery system signifies a qualitative shift in North Korea’s artillery capabilities. The 240mm guided missile artillery system, also known as the “Seoul Fire Sea,” poses a significant threat to the capital city and its surrounding metropolitan area.

Equipped with a GPS guidance system, the artillery system demonstrates improved range and precision, heightening concerns about its potential to hit targets with accuracy. This development has raised the level of worry regarding the possibility of targeted strikes on Seoul.

Strategic Value and Related Artillery Systems

The development of the guided missile artillery system is closely related to the existing “Jangsa Jeongpo” artillery system, which features a multiple rocket launcher capable of rapid destruction over a wide area. The inclusion of the new guided missile system enhances North Korea’s artillery capabilities and further solidifies its strategic position.

North Korea’s Arsenal and International Observations

According to South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense, North Korea currently possesses over 5,500 artillery pieces, including the newly developed 240mm guided missile artillery system. This system is believed to possess unique capabilities that differentiate it from other artillery systems.

There are also observations suggesting that the 240mm guided missile artillery system may have been exported from Russia. Reports indicate that North Korea has transported thousands of containers to Russia, raising concerns about potential international proliferation.

Kim Jong-un’s Emphasis on Artillery Production

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been emphasizing the modernization and improvement of artillery production capabilities. Analysts from the Korea Institute for National Unification suggest that this increase in artillery production may be linked to possible support from Russia, further enhancing North Korea’s artillery forces.

South Korean Military’s Detection of Test Launch

The South Korean military successfully detected the test launch of the 240mm guided missile artillery system by North Korea. However, the details of the test launch were not publicly disclosed by the media, indicating a level of secrecy surrounding the event.

This successful development of the new guided missile artillery system highlights North Korea’s enhanced capabilities and poses a significant threat to the security of Seoul and its surrounding areas. The inclusion of GPS guidance systems and the related artillery systems further solidify North Korea’s strategic position. The international community continues to closely monitor the situation, particularly in terms of potential proliferation and support from external sources.