S&T Motiv
S&T모티브
South Korea's primary small arms manufacturer, producing the standard-issue K2 assault rifle, K1 submachine gun, K5 pistol, and K3/K6 machine guns for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. Part of S&T Holdings, the company also produces automotive and industrial components.
Products & Systems
K1 Submachine Gun
Small ArmsK1A
The K1A is a compact 5.56×45mm submachine gun / carbine used by ROK special forces, vehicle crews, and officers. Sometimes called the "Korean CAR-15", it features a shorter barrel and telescoping stock for close-quarters operations. Despite its compact size, it fires the same 5.56mm NATO round as the K2 rifle, providing excellent terminal effectiveness.
In service since 1981
K14 Sniper Rifle
Small ArmsK14
The K14 is the standard-issue bolt-action sniper rifle of the ROK military, chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO. It is based on a modified Mauser-type action and provides accurate long-range fire to 800m+. Used by ROK Army and Marine Corps designated marksman and sniper teams.
In service since 1995
K2 Assault Rifle
Small ArmsK2 / K2C1
The K2 is the standard-issue 5.56×45mm NATO assault rifle of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, in service since 1984. Designed by Agency for Defense Development (ADD) and manufactured by S&T Motiv, it features a folding stock, gas-operated rotating bolt, and is optimized for the Korean operating environment. The modernized K2C1 variant adds Picatinny rails for optics and accessories. Over 2 million produced.
In service since 1984
K3 Light Machine Gun
Small ArmsK3
The K3 is the standard squad automatic weapon of the ROK Army, chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO. Based on the FN Minimi design, it provides sustained automatic fire at the squad level, fed from M27 disintegrating link belts or standard STANAG magazines. The K3 offers NATO interoperability and has been a reliable platform for decades.
In service since 1990
K5 Pistol
Small ArmsK5
The K5 is the standard-issue 9×19mm semi-automatic pistol of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. Based on the Daewoo DP51 design, it features a unique tri-action trigger mechanism combining single-action, double-action, and "fast-action" (half-cocked) modes. Reliable, accurate, and well-suited for military sidearm duties.
In service since 1989
K6 Heavy Machine Gun
Small ArmsK6
The K6 is a 12.7×99mm (.50 BMG) heavy machine gun serving as the standard vehicle-mounted and crew-served heavy weapon of the ROK Armed Forces. Mounted on the K2 Black Panther tank, K200-series APCs, and various vehicles and fixed positions. Provides anti-personnel, anti-materiel, and anti-aircraft capability.
In service since 1988