South Korea Deploys 'Monster' Hyunmoo-5 Missile Amid North Korea Nuclear Threat

• South Korea has deployed the new 'monster' Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile in response to North Korea's nuclear weapons development.
• The deployment is part of South Korea's three-axis military strategy to defend against and retaliate against North Korean attacks.
• The 65-foot missile carries an 8-ton conventional warhead designed to destroy underground bunkers and leadership targets.
• South Korea plans to deploy hundreds of advanced missiles, including Hyunmoo-5 variants, to create a 'balance of terror' against North Korea.
• Analysts warn that the arms race on the Korean Peninsula could prompt nearby countries like Japan and China to bolster their military power.

Why It Matters: South Korea deploys powerful Hyunmoo-5 missile to counter North Korea's nuclear threat, escalating regional tensions.