Chungnam-class frigate

The Chungnam-class frigate is a class of frigates of the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN). The Chungnam class is based on the preceding Daegu-class frigate. Which in turn is based on the Incheon-class frigate, and has otherwise been referred to as the Incheon class batch III, or FFX-III. Confusingly FFX Batch III is sometimes called Ulsan-class.

History
The first ship was launched in April 2023.

Construction of the second ship started on 27 July 2023 with a steel cutting ceremony at the SK Oceanplant.

Features
The Chungnam is reportedly capable of intercepting up to eight incoming missiles.