North Korea delivers new missile launchers to front-line troops

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the delivery of 250 new tactical ballistic missile launchers to front-line troops, potentially threatening South Korea. The launchers are a modern tactical attack weapon designed by Kim and intended for deployment near the border with the South.

Key Points

  • Kim Jong Un oversaw the delivery of 250 new tactical ballistic missile launchers
  • The launchers are designed to threaten South Korea
  • North Korea's illegal nuclear and missile programs are a primary threat to peace on the Korean Peninsula

Pros

  • Enhancement of North Korea's military capabilities

Cons

  • Increased threat to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula
  • Potential for escalation of tensions with South Korea