Choe Hyon-class destroyer
Updated: 12/11/2025, 4:52:16 PM Wikipedia source
The Choe Hyon-class destroyer (Korean: 《최현》급다목적구축함) is a class of guided-missile destroyers of the Korean People's Navy (KPN). The first vessel, the Choe Hyon, was unveiled by the Korean People's Army on 30 December 2024. The second ship, Kang Kon, capsized during launch but was eventually restored to upright position and relaunched on 12 June 2025.
Tables
· Ships in the class
Choe Hyon
Choe Hyon
Name
Choe Hyon
Hull no.
51
Builder
Nampo Shipyard, Nampo
Laid down
May 2024
Launched
25 April 2025
Status
On trials
Kang Kon
Kang Kon
Name
Kang Kon
Hull no.
52
Builder
Hambuk Shipyard, Chongjin
Laid down
12 June 2025
Commissioned
On trials
Unnamed
Unnamed
Name
Unnamed
Hull no.
53
Builder
Nampo Shipyard, Nampo
Laid down
21 July 2025
Launched
est. October 2026
Status
Under construction
| Name | Hull no. | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned | Status |
| Choe Hyon | 51 | Nampo Shipyard, Nampo | May 2024 | 25 April 2025 | On trials | |
| Kang Kon | 52 | Hambuk Shipyard, Chongjin | 12 June 2025 | On trials | ||
| Unnamed | 53 | Nampo Shipyard, Nampo | 21 July 2025 | est. October 2026 | Under construction |
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