Seoul launches ninth and final KSS-2 attack sub

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South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has launched the Republic of Korea Navy's (RoKN's) ninth KSS-2-dass (Type 214) diesel-electric attack submarine. The 1,800-tonne Sin Dol-Seok was launched on 7 September in a ceremony held at HHI's shipyard in Ulsan, according to an RoKN statement. The boat, which was laid down in 2014, is set to be the last of the class, which has an overall length of 65 m and an overall beam of 6.3 m, according to Jane's Fighting Ships. The RoKN currently operates five of the nine boats of the class, which feature air-independent propulsion systems.