S. Korea, U.S., Japan launch real-time, N. Korean missile warning data sharing system
한미일, 북한 미사일 경보정보 실시간 공유체계 가동
We start with South Korea, the U.S., and Japan activating a system to share warning data amid renewed missile threats by Pyongyang.
Sharing data about such provocations had been limited to during exercises, but now, warning information can be shared around the clock.
The three nations also agreed upon a multiyear exercise plan starting next year.
Our defense correspondent, Choi Min-jung, reports.
South Korea, the U.S., and Japan on Tuesday launched a warning information-sharing system for North Korean missiles.
The defense ministry said the system has been established to detect and evaluate missiles launched in real-time, so that they could ensure the safety of citizens and improve related capabilities.
"We expect that today's achievements will further enhance a new era of trilateral security cooperation. The three countries will continue to strengthen trilateral cooperation to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, including on the Korean Peninsula, and beyond."
The three countries are now able to share data on a missile's presumed launch site, flight path, and landing site.
On top of that,.. warning data is now shared around the clock.
Previously, data sharing on North Korean missiles had been limited to during exercises.
"Information used to be shared temporarily and partially during general training. But now, South Korea, the U.S., and Japan operate a new system that allows them to share North Korea's missile warning information 24 hours a day."
The defense ministry and experts say, that the sharing system will further strengthen the military's response posture and capabilities, by allowing South Korea to quickly obtain more accurate information.
"It is meaningful that America's early warning satellites can detect threats in advance within 7 to 9 seconds after lift-off. It takes 3 to 6 minutes for a missile attack from North Korea to South Korea. However, if it is detected within 7 to 9 seconds, it can be intercepted more quickly and accurately."
Seoul, Washington, and Tokyo have also approved a multiyear exercise plan.
Starting next year, they will regularize military drills and carry out exercises in line with growing provocations from Pyongyang.
The leaders of the three countries had decided to establish a multiyear exercise plan at the Camp David summit in August, and agreed upon the need for the warning, data-sharing system at a trilateral summit held in November last year.
Choi Min-jung, Arirang News.
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2023-12-19, 18:00 (KST)