South Korea tested first homegrown space rocket - “Nuri”

South Korea launched its first indigenously developed rocket “Korean Satellite Launch Vehicle II” or “Nuri”. The launch vehicle lifted off from the Naro Space Center, in Goheung, built on an island nearly 300 miles (500 kilometres) south of Seoul.

·        Nuri rocket is 47.2 metres long and weighs 200 tons. The three-stage rocket is fitted with six liquid-fuelled engines. It has been built at an estimated cost of 2 trillion won (£1.23bn or $1.6bn).

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

• South Korea President: Moon Jae-in;
• South Korea Capital: Seoul; 
• South Korea Currency: South Korean won