Posted on 02/22/2012 9:52:36 PM PST by sukhoi-30mki
N.K. develops rocket that can reach Pyeongtaek
2012-02-22 20:07
North Korea has developed a multiple launch rocket system with a maximum range of 200 kilometers, which can reach U.S. bases slated to be moved to Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, from Yongsang, Seoul when they are fired near the Demilitarized Zone, a local daily reported Wednesday.
According to reports citing unnamed government officials, North Korea has recently developed the long-range MLRS using Chinese technology.
The new MLRS fires 300-millimeter rockets, and is fitted with the Russian satellite navigation system GLONASS. Until now Pyongyang’s military was known to possess only a 240-millimeter multiple launch rocket system with a maximum range of 90 kilometers.
“North Korea has recently completed developing the 300-millimeter MLRS, whose range is almost twice as long as the 240-millimeter. (North Korea) Appears to have developed the system using Chinese technology,” an anonymous government official was quoted as saying.
The new weapons system puts the Gyeryongdae military headquarters in South Chungcheong Province within Pyongyang’s striking range.
In addition, rockets fired from the 300-millimeter MLRS are capable of reaching Pyeongtaek, the Gyeonggi Province city that will be the site of the new U.S. military base.
South Korean authorities are also said to have obtained evidence that the new system has already been deployed.
According to the military, Pyongyang’s MLRS poses one of the greatest threats to South Korean forces, and it is believed that North Korea developed the 300-millimeter MLRS in order to further increase the threat.
By Choi He-suk (cheesuk@heraldm.com)
One more reason to pull US troops out of South Korea.
....and Japan and Germany and......
“One more reason to pull US troops out of South Korea.”
I agree, I’m sick of Asia. Let’s hand it all to the Chinese, they know what’s best. I’m sick of being a world power.
And four Afican countries???
Hell yes
No, let the Koreans and Japanese fend for themselves.
“No, let the Koreans and Japanese fend for themselves.”
Just like 1949. We pull out, then 364 days later, the Korean War starts. Guess what, we were back, and in a hot war. If you think ANY president (other than a nutcase like Ron Paul), will just idly by while our allies fall like dominoes, you’re nuts. Political pressure will force us in, and it will cost much, much, more than just staying there. Just like the decision we made in 1949.
N.K. develops rocket that can reach Pyeongtaek
Does the rocket use algae for fuel?
I stand by what I said. Not one more American death for the Asians or Europeans or anyone else except Israel.
If they fall, so be it. Too bad.
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