North Korean Deploys Missiles Capable of Reaching US Territory
World | February 23, 2009, Monday
North Korea appears to be preparing to test-fire its longest-range missile, apparently capable of hitting the USA. Photo by BGNES
North Korea has deployed new medium-range ballistic missiles putting US military bases in the Pacific Ocean territory of Guam within striking distance, South Korea's Ministry of National Defense said in its 2008 Defense White Paper, as cited by CNN.
The missiles can travel about 3 000 kilometers, the report informs adding that the North had recently armed its naval forces, reinforcing submarines and developing new torpedoes, and had also increased its special forces training after reviewing US military tactics in Iraq and Afghanistan.
US and South Korean officials have said that North Korea appeared to plan testing its long-range missile, the Taepodong-2. The missile is thought to have a range of about 6 700 kilometers, which, if true, could give it the capability of striking the states of Alaska or Hawaii.
The missiles can travel about 3 000 kilometers, the report informs adding that the North had recently armed its naval forces, reinforcing submarines and developing new torpedoes, and had also increased its special forces training after reviewing US military tactics in Iraq and Afghanistan.
US and South Korean officials have said that North Korea appeared to plan testing its long-range missile, the Taepodong-2. The missile is thought to have a range of about 6 700 kilometers, which, if true, could give it the capability of striking the states of Alaska or Hawaii.
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