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Friday, October 09, 2009

S. Korea: Research on longer-range missiles

Scud missileSouth Korea's top arms procurement official said on Thursday his agency has begun research into developing longer-range ballistic missiles capable of putting all of North Korea in striking range.

Byun Moo-Keun, head of the Defence Acquisition Programme Administration, said his group was conducting research into a missile with a range of more than 500 kilometres.

He confirmed the plan in response to a question from parliamentarians during a televised meeting, but declined to give details, saying 'it is a matter which warrants security.'

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