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Posted on October 14, 2025
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South Korea's military chief suggests Russian tech may be in North Korea's new missile, raising security concerns.
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Tuesday that Russian technology possibly went into North Korea's new intercontinental ballistic missile.
Nuclear-armed North Korea displayed its most advanced Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile in a military parade last week.
The chairman was answering a lawmaker's question during a parliament hearing.
(Reporting by Joyce Lee; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
An intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) is a missile with a range typically greater than 5,500 kilometers, designed to deliver nuclear warheads over long distances.
Military technology refers to the equipment, systems, and methods used by armed forces to enhance their capabilities in warfare and defense.
A military parade is a public display of military personnel, equipment, and formations, often held to showcase military strength and commemorate significant events.
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