The ongoing conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States has now entered its third week. The fighting is not confined to one battlefield. Iranian missiles and drones have struck targets across the region, affecting shipping lanes, energy infrastructure and several Gulf states. One particular episode has drawn unusual attention in South Korea. When Iranian missiles and drones were launched toward the United Arab Emirates, reports indicated that over 90 percent of the incoming threats were intercepted by UAE air defenses. Among those defensive systems were South Korean medium-range surface-to-air missiles: the Cheongung-II also known as M-SAM. Cheonggung means "Heaven’s Arrow." Unconfirmed reports claim that approximately 60 Cheongung-II interceptors were launched with an accuracy rate approaching 96 percent. If accurate, this would represent a remarkable operational success. For many South Koreans, this moment has become a source of national pride. South Korean defense exports have been surging in recent years. Korean K2 tanks, K9 self-propelled artillery, armored vehicles and FA-