South Korea: Hawk Missile vs UFO — Object Destroys Battery with Ray
Reported in June 1989 Soviet Military Review article 'UFOs and Security.' A metal disc approaches a South Korean anti-aircraft battery at about 100 metres. Commander launches Hawk guided missile, which is immediately shot down by a 'white ray' from the UFO. A second ray directed at the battery melts the remaining two Hawk missiles into 'an unrecognisable mess.' Story lacks confirmation from separate sources.
Background
1. In October 1974, a South Korean anti-aircraft battery reportedly encountered a metallic disc-shaped UFO. According to a 1989 Soviet Military Review article, the UFO disabled the battery's Hawk missiles using some kind of directed energy weapon. The incident, lacking independent confirmation, is similar to other reported military encounters with UFOs.
The Incident
The event occurred in October 1974. A metallic disc, approximately 100 meters in diameter, approached a South Korean anti-aircraft battery.
The battery commander launched a Hawk guided missile at the object. The missile was immediately destroyed by a "white ray" emanating from the UFO. A second ray was then directed at the battery, melting the remaining two Hawk missiles.
Investigation
The source text does not provide information about any official investigation by South Korean or other authorities. Richard Dolan's book mentions that "Something was there," according to one officer who spoke to the press, and circles were found in the area later that month. However, the source also notes that researcher Jerome Clark called this a "classic case," implying it may have been a hoax.
Significance
The reported incident is significant because it describes a hostile encounter between a UFO and a military installation. The alleged use of directed energy weapons to disable the missiles is a notable detail.
The story's appearance in a Soviet military publication during a period of increased openness adds another layer of intrigue. While lacking independent confirmation, the event is comparable to other reported (both confirmed and unconfirmed) encounters between military forces and UFOs, suggesting a pattern of potential military interest in the phenomenon.