K2 Assault Rifle
K2 / K2C1
OVERVIEW
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.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BATTLE TESTED REVIEWS
The K2 has been the backbone of ROK infantry for four decades, serving in harsh Korean peninsular conditions from sub-zero winters to humid summers. Extensively used in DMZ patrols, counter-infiltration operations, and joint exercises with US forces. Demonstrated excellent reliability in the 2010 Yeonpyeong Island shelling response and subsequent heightened readiness operations.
The K2 was deployed with the ROK Zaytun Division in Erbil, Iraq (2004-2008). Korean forces used the K2 for base security, convoy protection, and stability operations. The rifle performed reliably in desert heat and sand conditions, though soldiers noted increased cleaning frequency was needed compared to Korean service.