Semi-sebmergible boat:
http://www.specwarnet.com/asia/NKSF.htm
Semi-sebmergible boat: A fast, three-engined boat used for inserting small teams of commandos. WIth a top speed of around 50 kts, it will race at high speeds towards it's target and then submerge for the final approach.
http://www.specwarnet.com/asia/NKSF.htm
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Hovercraft: 140 or so Kong Bang II and III that can carry platoons of snipers to battle.
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http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/dprk/l-kong-bang.htm
Specifications
Variant Kong Bang I Kong Bang II Kong Bang III
Length 75.5 ft 68.9 ft 60.7 ft
Beam 29.5 ft 26.2 ft 23 ft
Maximum Speed 52 kts 52 kts 50 kts
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/dprk/navy.htm
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Also operated by the navy are two amphibious surface sniper brigades. The North Korean navy has built over 140 hovercraft capable of carrying platoon-size units ashore in surprise landing operations. These landing craft can maneuver not only at sea, but also on tidal and mud flats and are capable of landing alongside the piers in most parts of the eastern and western coasts. They would be especially useful in areas where there is a wide difference between high and low tides along the western coast. These vessels also have a high survivability due to their good speed at 50 nautical miles per hour, and their forward deployment in both the East and Yellow Seas would greatly enhance North Korea's surprise landing capability in the early stages of a war.
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http://www.korea.army.mil/pao/news/AntiSOF.html
NOTE: I have many books and pictures of Russian and Chinese hovercraft, but could find nothing on North Korean models.......guess I'll have to rely on James Bond to save the day.
