The Korea Herald:

South Korea stands fully capable of countering the latest short-range missiles that North Korea has test-fired, South Korean Minister of National Defense Suh Wook said Wednesday.

Speaking at a New Year’s press conference, Suh highlighted Seoul’s missile defense, saying it could bring down even some of Pyongyang’s untested new missiles. The military is seeking a foolproof shield against the remaining missiles, Suh said.

“Our defense is airtight and we’re superior. We have better reconnaissance and strike capabilities, in terms of both quality and quantity. We have weak spots but that’s being taken care of.”

Suh was addressing concerns that arose after North Korea held a military parade in mid-January to coincide with the regime’s key party congress, in which it revealed new ballistic missiles. Experts were split over Pyongyang’s latest missile technology…

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