Current Affairs - International - Discussion

South Korea has introduced its most powerful ballistic missile, the Hyunmoo-5, nicknamed the “Monster Missile.” This 36-tonne, 16-meter-long road-mobile missile is designed for deep-penetration and bunker-busting missions. The Hyunmoo-5 is a central component of South Korea’s Kill Chain and Korea Massive Punishment and Retaliation (KMPR) doctrines, aimed at deterring and responding to potential threats. The development of this missile highlights South Korea’s growing emphasis on self-reliant defence capabilities and advanced missile technology in response to evolving regional security challenges on the Korean Peninsula.