North Korea test-fired the "Hwasong-17" intercontinental ballistic missile (see photo) last November. (AP)

[Compiled by Chen Chengliang/Comprehensive Report] North Korea has successively tested ballistic missiles on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Leader Kim Jong-un also ordered to "doublingly increase" the number of nuclear bombs in the new year.

In response to North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile threats, the South Korean military urgently established the "Nuclear Weapons-Weapons of Mass Destruction Response Headquarters" ("Nuclear Headquarters") on the 2nd.

According to South Korea's "Dong-A Ilbo", the "Nuclear Headquarters" is based on the "Nuclear Weapons-Weapons of Mass Destruction Response Center" under the Planning Headquarters of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, adding intelligence, combat, combat effectiveness, and combat development functions.

The military plans to use the "Nuclear Headquarters" as the main body, and establish a "Korea-type three-axis system" strategic command as early as next year.

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The "Korea-type three-axis system" refers to the "kill chain system" (preemptive strikes against Pyongyang's nuclear weapons and missile facilities in the face of imminent threats), the "Korea-type missile defense system" and "large-scale retaliation operations."

South Korea's Ministry of National Defense stated that the South Korean military will enhance the implementation of the US "Extended Deterrence" (Extended Deterrence) strategy, and greatly strengthen the "South Korea-type three-axis system" to curb North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile threats.

"Extended deterrence" refers to the ability of the US military to deter attacks on US allies, especially nuclear force.

The "Dong-A Ilbo" quoted relevant military sources as reporting that the "Nuclear Headquarters" will lead the development of the "Korean-type three-axis system" and comprehensively use the capabilities of the Internet, electronic spectrum, and space fields.

In particular, as the parent unit of the Strategic Command, it is planned to promote the establishment of a Strategic Command that is most suitable for South Korea's strategic environment through operation and verification.

According to reports, the Strategic Command is not only fully responsible for the "Korean-type three-axis system", but also commands the "Hyunmoo" series of ballistic missiles, F-35A stealth fighters, and 3,000-ton submarines equipped with submarine-launched ballistic missiles. battle.

North Korean Central Television (KCTV) reported on the 1st that Kim Jong-un and his daughter Kim Ju-ae inspected a ballistic missile arsenal together.

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