South Korea Navy Forms Task Force for Missile Defense

October 19, 2017

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Oct. 18 (UPI) — The South Korean navy is creating an organization within the military dedicated to countering North Korea missile strikes.

Local newspaper Segye Ilbo reported Wednesday Seoul is pursuing the new measures in response to escalating North Korea missile threats.

Seoul’s navy headquarters’ informatization staff formed a team in June 2017, a month after South Korean President Moon Jae-in assumed office.

The team was restructured into a task force in September, and continues to sustain operations, according to the report.

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