Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Factions' statement: The attendees agreed to support and continue implementing the ceasefire agreement measures, including the withdrawal of the occupation and lifting the siege.
Factions' statement: Calling for an end to all forms of torture and violations against prisoners in occupation prisons and the necessity of obligating the occupation to do so.
Statement: The current moment is crucial, making the meeting a true turning point toward national unity in defense of our people and their right to life, dignity, and freedom.
Factions' statement: Call for an urgent meeting of all Palestinian forces and factions to agree on a national strategy.
Factions' statement: Continuing joint work to unify visions and positions to confront the challenges facing the Palestinian cause.
Statement of the factions: Emphasis on the unity of the Palestinian political system and the independent national decision.
Statement: Approval to establish an international committee to oversee the financing and implementation of the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.
Statement: The committee is responsible for managing life and services in cooperation with Arab brothers and international institutions, based on transparency and accountability.
Resistance factions' statement: Agreement to hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to a temporary Palestinian committee of independent technocrats.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Two people martyred in the Israeli airstrike that targeted a vehicle in Toul.

South Korean Navy Receives First Ballistic Missile Submarine

  • By Al Mayadeen
  • Source: Agencies
  • 13 Aug 2021 21:00
2 Min Read

To counter the threat of underwater missiles, the South Korean Navy received the first submarine capable of deploying ballistic missiles.

  • x
  • The submarine is equipped with 6 vertical launch tubes and begins operations in August 2022
    The submarine is equipped with 6 vertical launch tubes and begins operations in August 2022

The South Korean Navy received its first submarine capable of deploying submarine-launched ballistic missiles, designed to thwart the threat of North Korea's underwater attacks.

The South Korean Navy announced in a statement that it held a launching ceremony for its submarine on Geoje Island.

South Korea designed the submarine, weighing 3,000 tons and powered by diesel. It is 83.5 meters in length and 9.6 meters in width, capable of being submerged for 20 days without surfacing.

According to the navy, the submarine is a valuable asset "for the defense of our sea, and its mere presence would intimidate the enemy."

According to military officials, the submarine will be operational in August 2022.

Related News

US accelerates military deployment to Middle East: Pentagon

Russian navy commander assassinated in Krasnodar

The ceremony occurred just days after the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un labeled Seoul as "treacherous" after its joint military drills with the US. Pyongyang has warned the two countries that they will subsequently face heightened security concerns.

Days ago, Kim Jong Un announced before the governing party congress that his country had finalized preparations to build a nuclear submarine and that North Korea was also looking to improve its underwater capabilities.

Last January, Pyongyang launched four missiles at a military show in the presence of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

"The striking capability of these missiles can utterly obliterate foes positioned outside the country's territory," the North Korean news agency said at the time.

In 2019, Kim Jong-Un inspected a newly built submarine, photographing himself alongside it. 

Military conflicts between the two countries are common. North Korea issued a warning about naval tensions a year ago, in the aftermath of its soldiers killing a South Korean civilian and leader Kim Jong Un's apology for the incident.

Under a defense treaty against North Korea, the US has approximately 28,500 soldiers stationed in South Korea.

  • South Korea
  • Ballistic missiles
  • Submarine

Most Read

From previous scenes of the Qassam Brigades targeting an Israeli D9 bulldozer with a Yassin 105 shell, east of Deir al-Balah. (Military Media of the Qassam Brigades)

US knew fatal Rafah blast cause was not Hamas op., says journalist

  • Politics
  • 20 Oct 2025
'Israel’s Digital Iron Dome: Weaponizing the web against Palestine

'Israel’s Digital Iron Dome: Weaponizing the web against Palestine

  • Technology
  • Today
Abu Hamza, the spokesperson for the Al-Quds Brigades, during a speech televised on October 22, 2025 (Al-Quds Brigades Military Media)

Al-Quds Brigades' Abu Hamza mourns leaders, vows continued resistance

  • Politics
  • 22 Oct 2025
US missionary kidnapped in Niger capital, suspected taken toward Mali

US missionary kidnapped in Niger capital, suspected taken toward Mali

  • Africa
  • 23 Oct 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
Children walk along a sidewalk, Thursday, June 15, 2017 in New York. (AP)
Health

Could AI extend lifespans while fueling despair and joblessness?

milei
Politics

Milei faces sharp drop in approval rating ahead of midterm elections

Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian vehicles in Deir Dibwan, near Ramallah, during a pre-dawn raid. (social media)
Politics

Israeli settlers torch three Palestinian cars near Ramallah

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao is seen leaving his court sentencing in 2024. (AFP)
Economy

Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS