As reported by Yonhap on January 19, 2026, South Korea has initiated frontline operational deployment of the Hyunmoo-V ballistic missile, marking the transition from development and testing into active service. The system is designed for conventional strikes against deeply buried and hardened underground targets and is integrated into long-term deterrence planning against North Korea. Read full defense news at this link...
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| The Hyunmoo-V missile has a warhead mass of up to 9 tonnes and a minimum operational range of about 300 km in its bunker-buster configuration; however, if the warhead mass is reduced, the missile could potentially reach targets up to about 5,500 km away. (Picture source: KFN) |