South Korean K136 Kooryong MLRS directed towards the village Yeoncheon

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South Korea tightens K136 Kooryong MLRS to the armed forces of the Republic of Korea directed towards the village Yeoncheon, which is located near the Demilitarized Zone, August 22, 2015 godatanki

The K136 Kooryong multiple launch rocket system was developed and deployed in 1980s. A total of 150 of these multiple launch rocket systems were built and are currently in service with the South Korean Army.

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