According to Kim Kil Son, who prior to defection to south Korea in August 1997
worked in a publications department of north Korea=s Number 2 Research Center,
development of this missile started in 1987 after Kim Jong Il gave on the spot
guidance to the Number 2 Research Center saying that "If we can develop this we
have nothing to fear. Even the American Bastards won't be able to bother us.
Whether we live or die, we must quickly develop the Hwasong 6."