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| History | |
|---|---|
 North Korea | |
| Name | Hero Kim Kun Ok |
| Namesake | Kim Kun Ok |
| Builder | Sinpo South shipyard |
| Launched | 6 September 2023 |
| Commissioned | 7 September 2023 |
| Status | in active service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Sinpo-C-class submarine |
| Length | 86 m (282 ft 2 in) |
| Armament | |
| North Korean submarine Hero Kim Kun Ok | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | |
|---|---|
| Hancha | |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Gunok Yeongungham |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Kunok Yŏngungham |
Hero Kim Kun Ok (Korean: 김군옥영웅함) or Tactical Nuclear Attack Submarine No. 841, is a Sinpo-C-class submarine operated by the Korean People's Navy. It is a modification of the Romeo-class submarine, of which 20 are under operation by North Korea.[1] The "nuclear" in its designation refers to its projected armament; it is diesel-, not nuclear-powered.
The submarine was launched on 6 September 2023 as Hero Kim Kun Ok and christened and commissioned on the next day with both events attended by Kim Jong-un as chief guest, and she was promoted by North Korean media as the "first of its kind" designed for "core underwater offensive means".[2][1]
- ^ a b Zwirko, Colin (7 September 2023). "North Korea launches new 'nuclear attack submarine': State media | NK News". NK News. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ Minji, Lee (8 September 2023). "(3rd LD) N. Korea unveils new 'tactical nuclear attack submarine'". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 8 September 2023.