OVERVIEW
The Hyunmoo family of missiles is the backbone of South Korea's strategic strike capability, comprising short-range ballistic missiles (Hyunmoo-2), cruise missiles (Hyunmoo-3), and newer longer-range variants (Hyunmoo-4/5). Exact specifications are classified.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
hyunmoo 2 range km
300-800 (variants)
hyunmoo 3 range km
500-1,500 (variants)
warhead
Conventional HE
guidance
INS/GPS, TERCOM (cruise variants)
classification
Details classified
BATTLE TESTED REVIEWS
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ROK Strategic Deterrence Live-Fire STRIKE PROVEN
2024 | ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff / DAPA
Hyunmoo-series missiles have been tested in multiple live-fire exercises demonstrating precision strike capability against ground and maritime targets. During 2022 ROK-US combined exercises in response to North Korean provocations, Hyunmoo-2 missiles were launched alongside US ATACMS in a show of force, hitting targets with pinpoint accuracy. The Hyunmoo-4 achieved a 800km-class range in a 2024 test, validating deep strike capability.
Precision strike demonstrated in live-fire alongside US ATACMS
Hyunmoo-4 achieved 800km-class range in test
Maritime target strike capability validated
Key component of Korea's "Kill Chain" preemptive strategy