April 13 (Asia Today) -- Middle Eastern nations are accelerating efforts to secure missile defense systems, with growing demand for South Korean interceptors as regional threats intensify. Countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar are seeking faster deliveries of South Korea's Cheongung-II system, also known as M-SAM, following recent large-scale missile attacks linked to Iran. Industry officials said Gulf states have made urgent inquiries to LIG Nex1 and affiliates