South Korean Army’s 12th Infantry Division Conducts Live-Fire Training—Hyeonung Missile Demonstrates Precision Strikes from 2.5 km Away

The South Korean Army’s 12th Infantry Division has maximized its operational capability with the Hyeonung, a mid-range infantry-guided missile system.

On Friday, the division conducted a live-fire training exercise at the Baekdu Science Training Center in Yanggu County, Gangwon Province. The Hyeonung is an anti-tank guided missile developed with domestic technology. Unlike conventional anti-tank weapons, it can be fired day and night and boasts superior effective range and penetration power. It can be carried by individual soldiers or mounted on small tactical vehicles to strike the vulnerable points of enemy tanks.

The live-fire training was integrated with group instruction sessions. Around 120 soldiers participated, including direct-fire platoon leaders from infantry battalions, anti-tank squad members, and brigade intelligence company personnel responsible for operating the Hyeonung.

Before the live-fire drill, group instruction sessions were held on February 10 and 11. Soldiers honed their skills in operating the Hyeonung simulator and executing firing procedures while learning emergency response protocols for different situations. Veterans with previous experience with the Hyeonung or live-fire drills shared their knowledge, and the division discussed optimal operational methods suited to its specific battlefield environment.

The live-fire exercise began with identifying three enemy tanks advancing 2.5 km ahead. Upon receiving the command, soldiers locked onto the lead enemy tank and launched the Hyeonung missile. The missile soared with a deafening roar and struck its target with precision. The troops then secured their firing positions to engage the remaining enemy tanks, launching two additional Hyeonung missiles, both of which hit their targets accurately.

Lieutenant Colonel Lee Myung Hun of the Ssangho Brigade stated, “This training was an opportunity to enhance our tactical deployment of the Hyeonung and to sharpen our precision strike capabilities. As soldiers entrusted with defending our nation and people, we are determined to eliminate any enemy that comes our way.”