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NHK-1

The NHK-1 (Nike Hercules Korea 1) was a short-range, solid-fueled ballistic missile. It was reverse-engineered from the U.S. MIM-14 Nike Hercules, from which it derives its name. The NHK-1 was the first ballistic missile indigenously produced in South Korea. It had a range of 180 km.

NHK-2

The NHK-2 (Nike Hercules Korea II) is a South Korean, short-range, solid-fueled ballistic missile. It was the first ballistic missile indigenously produced in South Korea to be deployed. It has a standard range of 180 km, but with modification this can be increased to 250 km. The missile’s longer range and ability to carry a submunitions...

Hyunmoo-2A

The Hyunmoo-2A is a short-range, solid-fueled ballistic missile developed and deployed by South Korea. The Hyunmoo-2A, 2B, and 2C missiles are critical elements in South Korea’s ‘Kill Chain’ (preemptive strike) and ‘Korea Massive Punishment and Retaliation,’ or KMPR, (retaliatory strike) defense strategies. The Hyunmoo-2A has a range of 300 km. Hyunmoo-2A Development Starting in the...

Hyunmoo-2B

The Hyunmoo-2B is a short-range, solid-fueled ballistic missile developed and deployed by South Korea. The missile has a standard range of 500 km, but can travel up to 800 km with a reduced payload. It entered service in 2009 and remains operational. Hyunmoo-2B Development South Korea began developing the Hyunmoo-2B with the goal to improve...

Hyunmoo-2C

The Hyunmoo-2C is a short-range, solid-fueled ballistic missile currently in development by South Korea. The Hyunmoo-2C missile’s design is significantly different from that of the previous Hyunmoo 2A/2B variants. It has a range of 800 km, and is expected to enter service in 2018. Hyunmoo-2C Development In late September 2012, South Korea successfully renegotiated the...

Hyunmoo-3

The Hyunmoo-3 series is a family of short- to medium-range, land-attack cruise missiles. The Hyunmoo-3A, 3B, and 3C are currently in service, with a D variant reportedly in development. The Hyunmoo 3C, with a reach of 1,500 km, is among the longest range missiles that South Korea currently deploys. Hyunmoo-3 Development South Korea (ROK) likely...

Haeseong I

The Haeseong I (English: Sea Star I) is a subsonic, antiship cruise missile. It is the first variant developed within South Korea’s Haeseong cruise missile series, and has a range of 150 km (surface-launched) or 250 km (air-launched). It entered service in 2005. Haeseong I Development South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development began developing the...

Haeseong II

The Haeseong II is a supersonic, ship-launched land-attack cruise missile. It is South Korea’s first supersonic missile, and the second variant developed within the Haeseong cruise missile series. It has a range of approximately 500 km. Haeseong II Development South Korea (ROK) reportedly began testing the Haeseong II in September 2007. For reasons unknown, however,...

Haeseong III

The Haeseong III is a supersonic, precision-guided, submarine-launched land-attack cruise missile. It is the third variant developed within South Korea’s Haeseong cruise missile series, and has a range of approximately 1,500 km. It entered operational service in 2013. Haeseong III Development The South Korean Defense Ministry officially unveiled the Haeseong III on February 14, 2013,...

Missiles of South Korea

Precision strike has taken on a critical role in South Korean military doctrine in recent years. Two central Republic of Korea (ROK) strategies – “Kill Chain” and “Korea Massive Punishment and Retaliation” (KMPR) – rely heavily on precision-guided munitions and surveillance to detect, preempt, and/or retaliate against a North Korean attack. These strategies work in tandem...