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Norway has approved a $1.9 billion purchase of the K239 Chunmoo Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) from South Korea to enhance its long-range precision fire capabilities, addressing a military gap identified post-Cold War. The decision, influenced by cost and delivery timelines, is part of Norway's Long Range Precision Fire System program amid rising security concerns in Eastern Europe. This acquisition underscores the ongoing defense collaboration between Norway and South Korea, with the Chunmoo having been operational since 2015.