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08 June 2023
by Ridzwan Rahmat
A model of the Joint Strike Ship, which has been developed by Hanwha Ocean in anticipation of a Republic of Korea Navy requirement for such a vessel. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)
Hanwha Ocean has unveiled a Joint Strike Ship concept that was conceived for Korea Massive Punishment and Retaliation (KMPR) requirements.
The concept was unveiled at the International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition (MADEX) 2023 in Busan. It was conceived against the backdrop of a growing nuclear threat from North Korea, said a Hanwha Ocean representative who spoke to
Janes
.
KMPR is one of the three components under South Korea’s ‘three-axis’ strategy that seeks to dissuade Pyongyang from deploying nuclear weapons against Seoul and deliver a swift response should deterrence efforts fail.
Under KPMR, South Korea will employ a wide variety of precision-guided munitions such as tactical ballistic missiles and bunker buster bombs against North Korean leadership targets including Kim Jong-un.
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