The new weapons system is likely to succeed the Pongae-5, which was similar in design to the S-300 series of anti-aircraft missiles, specifically either the S-300PMU1 or PMU2.

[5] With the newer Flap Lid radar being introduced along with it, North Korean air defence started posing a much more significant threat.

[6] The Pongae-6 system was apparently first shown on May 3, 2012 to Kim Jong Un when he visited the command headquarters of the Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force, although it only became definite after the system was displayed in the 2020 75th anniversary of the WPK parade.

[citation needed] As test fired and paraded, the system is based on a two-axle TEL connected as a trailer to a three-axle truck.

[7] However, the missile also has resemblances to the Israeli David's Sling, due to the two-stage layout while it is less advanced, as it lacks the infrared probes on it.