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South Korea Enhances Missile Defense with Deployment of Cheongung-II System
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-08-07
South Korea has taken a decisive step forward in reinforcing its national missile defence capabilities with the successful upgrade and initial deployment of the Cheongung-II air defence system. This development forms part of a broader strategy to create a multi-layered shield against North Korean missile threats and to assert greater technological autonomy in defence.
The Cheongung-II, an advanced version of the existing Cheongung-I system, introduces the ability to intercept ballistic missiles in addition to conventional aerial threats, positioning itself as a core element of Seoul’s evolving “Korean Air and Missile Defense” architecture.
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