The South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has awarded Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) a contract for the construction of two 2,800-tonne frigates.
The vessels will have a length of 122 metres, a width of 14 metres, and a maximum speed of 30 knots. Armament will include naval guns and guided missiles.
Each frigate will also have a hybrid electric propulsion system to help reduce noise during anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions.
Construction will begin in the second half of 2020. The first frigate is scheduled to be delivered in 2023.