Dolgorae-class submarine

The Dolgorae-class submarine was a type of midget submarine designed and acquired for the Republic of Korea Navy. All three units are now retired.
These midget submarines were the first South Korean submarines of any type. They were acquired primarily to obtain initial experience with the basics of operating a submarine force. The secondary mission to train surface ASW ships in the detection of North Korean midget submarines.

Replacement

In November 2011, South Korea unveiled plans for a new mini-sub designated KSS-500A. In September 2015, Jane's.com reported that Hyundai Heavy Industries started construction of a single long HDS-400 mini submarine for an unnamed naval customer.

Ships in the class

In November 2017, SSM-053 was opened as a museum ship in the Seoul Battleship Park beside the Han River in western Seoul.