South Korea is investing US$330 million over the next three years to develop a long-range missile interceptor system, expected to be operational by 2028. The system aims to safeguard civilians and military installations from potential North Korean attacks. This initiative comes in response to assessments by South Korean military intelligence suggesting North Korea's capacity to launch up to 10,000 rockets per hour, potentially targeting the Seoul metropolitan area in case of conflict.
South Korea has unveiled a plan to enhance its defence capabilities with a long-range missile interceptor. The system, expected to come into operation in 2028, is intended to protect civilians and military facilities from possible strikes from North Korea . The government plans to spend US$330 million on the project over the next three years.
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