# Hyunmoo-5

Seoul Begins Fielding 'Monster' Hyunmoo-5 Missile, Aiming for Full Combat Status under Lee Administration

South Korea has begun deploying its largest ballistic missile, the Hyunmoo‑5, into field units and aims to complete operational deployment during President Lee Jae‑myung’s term. The missile’s 36‑ton mass and 8‑ton warhead expand Seoul’s strike options and carry significant implications for deterrence dynamics, alliance management and regional stability.