The naval history of Korea dates back thousands of years since the prehistoric times when simple fishing ships were used. Military naval history dates back to the Three Kingdoms period and Unified Silla dynasties of Korea in the 7th century. Because of the constant coastal attacks by the Wa Japanese and other barbarian tribes, Korean shipbuilding excelled to counter these threats as a result. During the Unified Silla period, Jang Bogo , a merchant, rose as an admiral and created the first maritime trading within East Asian countries . During the Goryeo dynasty, sturdy wooden ships were built and used to fight pirates. Korean shipbuilding again excelled during the Imjin war , when Admiral Yi defeated the advancing Japanese fleets.
69-418: ROKS Cheonan is the name of two South Korean Navy warships: ROKS Cheonan (PCC-772) , a Pohang -class corvette from 1989 to 2010. ROKS Cheonan (FFG-826) , a Daegu -class frigate commissioned in 2023. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] List of ships with the same or similar names This article includes a list of ships with
138-706: A Fletcher -class destroyer. Starting from 1972, nine former USN Allen M. Sumner -class and Gearing -class destroyers were transferred and added to the ROK Fleet inventory. During the Vietnam War , the ROK Navy dispatched the Naval Transport Group ("Seagull"), and the Republic of Korea Marine Corps sent the 2nd Marine Brigade ("Blue Dragon") to South Vietnam . In April 1975, just before
207-574: A blue-water navy by 2020. Ships were developed and used since the Three Kingdoms of Korea period. Because of the abundance of coastal waters surrounding the Korean peninsula, Koreans developed simple fishing ships to take advantage of the resources. Baekje , one of the kingdoms, first began expanding its navy and trading products by sea. Baekje also provided the link to spread Buddhism and Korean and Chinese culture to Japan . However, with
276-474: A submarine force, the ROK Navy acquired its first submarine (other than midget submarines), ROKS Jang Bogo (SS 061) , from Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft of Germany in 1992. In order to replace its antiquated S-2 Tracker anti-submarine warfare aircraft, the ROK Navy purchased a squadron of P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft, which were delivered starting in 1995. In October 1998, the ROK Navy hosted its first international fleet review in commemoration of
345-671: A 3,000-ton minelayer , ROKS Nampo (MLS 570), in June 2017. The lead ship of the PKX-B fast rocket craft, ROKS Chamsuri 211 (PKMR 211), was commissioned in November 2017 to relieve the aging fleet of Chamsuri -class patrol craft. The ROK Navy commissioned four 4,500-ton Cheonwangbong -class dock landing ships between 2014 and 2018. In May 2018, the Navy launched the Marado (LPH 6112), which
414-577: A Maritime Battle Group, Logistics Squadron, Base Squadron, and Training Squadron. The Maritime Battle Group comprises squadrons of patrol forces composed of Kwanggaeto the Great -class destroyers, Daegu -class and Incheon-class frigates, Ulsan -class frigates, Pohang -class corvettes, and patrol vessels ( Yoon Youngha- class fast missile craft, Chamsuri 211- class fast rocket craft, Chamsuri- class fast patrol boats). Headquartered in Jinhae,
483-869: A former merchant mariner and son of the Methodist minister and independence activist Sohn Jung-do, organized the Marine Defense Group in Seoul . The Group formed the Korean Coast Guard and Coast Guard Academy at Jinhae, and the Korean Coast Guard acquired 36 patrol boats (mainly ex- IJN and USN minecraft ) through the United States Army Military Government in Korea . After the South Korean government
552-724: A gunnery instructor, served as instructors for 160 cadets and sailor recruits. However, the Royal Naval Academy was closed in November 1894, and the Joseon navy was brought to an end in 1895 due to the First Sino-Japanese War and the Gabo Reform . In 1903, the government of the Korean Empire purchased its first modern naval ship, KIS Yangmu . Korean naval tradition was disrupted after Korea
621-408: A large trading network with both China and Japan. Silla, like previous Korean kingdoms, maintained powerful control over its trade routes and oceanic territory as Japanese and Chinese pirates began to harass trade routes over sea. From 828 to 846, however, a Silla merchant named Jang Bogo , rose to prominence and gathered a navy to repel pirates and control Korean trade routes. Jang eventually became
690-539: A maritime commissioner on Wando Island. With stable control over maritime rights, Silla prospered in the peace of its rule. However, internal strife weakened it and after wars during the Later Three Kingdoms period, fell to Goryeo in 935. Korean shipbuilding again excelled during the Goryeo Dynasty . In the 11th century, Goryeo shipbuilders developed the kwason, or spear vessel. This ships
759-441: A naval base ( Chinkai Guard District ) in southern Korea (at present-day Jinhae ). The modern South Korean Navy has about 68,000 regular personnel and 170 commissioned ships including submarines and auxiliary fleets. The ROK navy is participating in peacekeeping operations. The ROK navy has been concentrating efforts to develop and build more powerful ships to defend national maritime rights. The South Korean navy plans on becoming
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#1732765474245828-469: A total of 300 Waegu ships were destroyed and over a hundred of Korean prisoners liberated in a raid on Tsushima ordered by Yi Seonggye . During the Joseon Dynasty , however, the navy and maritime operations fell into disuse, while fishing ships continued to operate and prosper. Because of the relative peace during the Joseon dynasty, the entire military itself weakened and was ignored. Also, with
897-630: Is located within the Gyeryongdae complex, the tri-service headquarters in Gyeryong , includes the office of the Chief of Naval Operations and various agencies and staff functions. The CNO is a four-star admiral and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff . The CNO oversees the administration of organizing, recruiting, training, equipping, supplying, and mobilizing the ROK Navy. Despite the title,
966-644: The Sangnoksu Unit in East Timor . In 2005, the Navy dispatched transport unit Jejung to supply aid in humanitarian response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake . The ROK Navy hosted its second international fleet review off coast of Busan in October 2008 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the South Korean government. On March 26, 2010, ROKS Cheonan (PCC 772) , a Pohang -class corvette
1035-619: The ASW Squadron 51 of the Component Flotilla Five. It is led by a rear admiral (lower half), and headquartered at Jeju Naval Base in Jeju Island . The task force is responsible for the defense of South Korea against sea-borne threats and protection of its sea lines of communication . The Maritime Task Flotilla Seven includes three surface squadrons: The Maritime Task Squadron 71 and 72 are composed of three Sejong
1104-603: The CVX program in February 2021. The Republic of Korea Navy includes the Republic of Korea Navy Headquarters, Republic of Korea Fleet, Republic of Korea Marine Corps , Naval Education and Training Command, Naval Logistics Command, and Naval Academy. The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) is the highest-ranking officer of the ROK Navy. The ROK Navy is led by the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). The Republic of Korea Navy Headquarters
1173-531: The Fall of Saigon , two ROKN LSTs evacuated about 1,300 South Vietnamese and South Koreans from South Vietnam to South Korea. On July 30, 1960, ROKS Gangwon (DE 72), formerly USS Sutton (DE-771) , sank the North Korean navy patrol craft PBS 371 off the coast of Geojin . On January 19, 1967, ROKS Dangpo (PCE 56) , the former USS Marfa , was sunk by North Korean coastal artillery north of
1242-520: The Geum River which resulted in the near annihilation of almost the entire wako fleet. The world's first naval artillery battle took place off the coast of Korea. In the Battle of Chinpo (1380), 80 Koryo warships, equipped with firearms invented by Choi Mu-son, sank 500 Japanese wako, or pirate ships. Also in 1383, Admiral Jeong Ji destroyed 17 wako pirate vessels using shipboard cannons. In 1389
1311-508: The Goryeo dynasty defeated 500 invading Japanese pirate vessels by deploying shipboard guns, devised by Ch'oe Mu-sŏn . This is reportedly the first use of shipboard guns in naval history . In 1389 and 1419, Korean naval forces invaded Tsushima Island to suppress Japanese piracy. In the early years of the Joseon dynasty , the naval force reached its peak of 50,000 personnel, in order to combat
1380-571: The Park Chung Hee Administration's " Yulgok Operation", a secret effort to strengthen domestic arms production, the ROK Navy began to establish a fleet of locally built warships. The Navy acquired shipbuilding capabilities by planning and building high-speed patrol craft such as Baekgu class and Chamsuri class in the 1970s – in November 1972, the ROK Navy launched its first domestically built fast patrol craft to intercept North Korean spy boats. The lead ship (FF 951) of
1449-455: The ROK Navy or South Korean Navy , is the naval warfare service branch of the South Korean armed forces , responsible for naval and amphibious operations . The ROK Navy includes the Republic of Korea Marine Corps , which functions as a branch of the Navy. The ROK Navy has about 70,000 regular personnel including 29,000 Republic of Korea Marines. There are about 140 commissioned ships in
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#17327654742451518-649: The Three Kingdoms period , Goguryeo defeated Baekje , fielding amphibious forces of 40,000 men in the process. In 732, the Balhae navy "attacked the Shandong peninsula and destroyed the biggest seaport of the Tang Empire in the east – Dengzhou ." In the 9th century, Commissioner Jang Bogo of Unified Silla established a maritime base called Cheonghaejin on an island to foster trading with China and Japan , and to eradicate pirates. In 1380, naval forces of
1587-399: The sea lines of communication . In 2001, President Kim Dae-jung revealed that the Navy will have a task force called "Strategic Task Fleet" ( Jeollyak-gidong-hamdae ), which will "protect national interests in the five oceans and contribute to world peace." As part of the plan, the ROK Navy established a task force called Maritime Task Flotilla Seven on February 1, 2010, which evolved from
1656-586: The 1980s and 1990s. In November 1987, the Headquarters Republic of Korea Marine Corps was re-established; it was disbanded in October 1973 due to budget constraint. In June 1993, the ROK Navy Headquarters was relocated from Seoul to the Gyeryongdae complex, the tri-service headquarters in Gyeryong . Since the 1990s, the ROK Navy has been trying to build an ocean-going fleet to protect its sea lines of communication . In 1989,
1725-659: The 2,000-ton Ulsan -class frigates was launched in 1980. The lead ship (PCC 751) of the 1,000-ton Donghae -class corvettes and the lead ship (PCC 756) of the updated Pohang -class corvettes were launched in 1982 and 1984 respectively. With local shipbuilders, the ROK Navy continued to carry out other shipbuilding programs for such as the Dolgorae- class midget submarine , Gojunbong- class tank landing ship , mine warfare ship ( Wonsan- class minelayer , Ganggyeong- class minesweeper ), Cheonji- class logistics support ship, and Cheonghaejin -class submarine rescue ship in
1794-484: The 2020s as "Navy Vision 2020" that outlined the Navy's future Task Fleet, which includes light aircraft carriers and ballistic missile submarines . At the same time, the ROK Navy steadily upgraded its naval forces: In order to strengthen the surface combatants , the ROK Navy launched the lead ship (DDH 971) of the Kwanggaeto the Great -class destroyer in 1996 to replace the former USN destroyers. For building up
1863-588: The 50th anniversary of the Republic of Korea and its armed forces off of the coast of Busan and Jinhae. In June 1999, the ROK and DPRK naval forces met in the First Battle of Yeonpyeong near the Northern Limit Line (NLL) in the vicinity of Yeonpyeong Islands . On June 29, 2002, the two navies engaged again in the same vicinity, resulting in the sinking of ROKS Chamsuri 357 (PKM 357). In 2002,
1932-521: The Chief of Naval Operations does not have operational command authority over combat units (i.e. Republic of Korea Fleet, Republic of Korea Marine Corps). The CNO is an administrative position based in the Gyeryongdae complex, and exercises supervision of Navy organizations as the designee of the Minister of National Defense . Operational command of combat units falls within the purview of the Chairman of
2001-616: The Commander Naval Component Command (CNCC) of the ROK-US Combined Forces Command (CFC). The Republic of Korea Fleet has three numbered fleets each assigned to the seas east, west, and south of South Korea: For various types of naval operations, the ROK Fleet has a submarine force, a naval aviation force , two surface flotillas , a special warfare force, and units for combat readiness and meteorology / oceanography : In 1986,
2070-790: The Fleet Air Wing was renamed the Air Wing Six. In 2022, the ROK Navy upgraded the Air Wing Six to the Naval Air Command. The Naval Air Command has naval air stations in Pohang (K-3) , Mokpo (K-15) , Jinhae (K-10) , and a detached unit at Jeju International Airport . The Naval Air Command, which is led by a rear admiral (upper half), includes three air groups, and operates about 70 fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft such as P-3CK Orion maritime patrol aircraft and AW159 Wildcat ASW helicopters. Headquartered in Jinhae,
2139-638: The Great -class AEGIS guided-missile destroyers and six Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin -class destroyers; the Mobile Logistics Squadron 77 is composed of Soyang -class and Cheonji -class fast combat support ships. A Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin -class destroyer of the Maritime Task Flotilla Seven is being deployed as the Escort Task Group ( Cheonghae ) in response to piracy in shipping lanes off
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2208-645: The Joint Chiefs of Staff who reports to the Minister of National Defense. The Republic of Korea Fleet, the highest operational command of the ROK Navy, was established in September 1953. Headquartered at Busan Naval Base, the Commander Republic of Korea Fleet (formerly Commander-in-Chief Republic of Korea Fleet) is responsible for naval operations. COMROKFLT, a three-star admiral, also serves as
2277-542: The Joseon navy had no significant naval force other than coastal defense fortresses. In 1893, the Joseon court requested the British Consul-General to dispatch a naval officer for organizing a naval school in an attempt to modernize the navy. In September 1893, the navy school was established in Ganghwa Island . Lieutenant William H. Callwell, a retired British naval officer, and John W. Curtis,
2346-824: The Mine/Amphibious Flotilla Five (formerly Component Flotilla Five) has been the matrix of various units conducting naval component operations such as anti-submarine warfare (ASW), mine warfare, amphibious warfare , salvage and special operations . As a successor to the Flotilla One and Flotilla Two, the Component Flotilla Five was founded in 1986 with the ASW Squadron 51 (later to become Maritime Task Flotilla Seven), Mine Squadron 52, Amphibious Squadron 53, Service Squadron 55 (later Sea Salvage & Rescue Unit), and Special Warfare Squadron 56 (later Naval Special Warfare Flotilla). In 1990 and 2007,
2415-572: The Mongol invasion. During the Mongol invasion of Japan in 1281, about 900 Goryeo ships that assisted the invasion with Yuan Mongol vessels, only a few Goryeo ships were damaged while most of the invasion force of Mongol vessels were destroyed in the " kamikaze ", or divine wind. By 1380 the Goryeo navy had implemented widespread use of cannons on board their ships attacked and a large wako fleet off of
2484-543: The Navy mentioned the "Strategic Task Fleet" ( Jeollyak-gidong-hamdae ) in the Joint Strategic Objectives Plan. The ROK Naval forces began to participate in RIMPAC exercises from 1990. During Admiral An Pyong-tae's tenure as CNO , President Kim Young-sam supported the Navy by approving a long-term shipbuilding plan for the ocean-going navy. In 1999, the Navy developed its strategic vision for
2553-436: The ROK Navy as "Navy Vision 2045". As part of the vision, Admiral Sim Seung-seob, the Chief of Naval Operations proposed to build an ICT -based, system-driven "Smart Navy". Since the 1990s, the ROK Navy has been planning to acquire an aircraft carrier force as part of its commitment to become a blue-water navy. The symbol of the ROK Navy that was introduced in 2000 depicts the Navy's aircraft carrier ambitions. In 2005 and 2018
2622-501: The ROK Navy established the Republic of Korea Fleet, which was responsible for the operation and training of the ships. After the Korean War, the ROK Navy built up its surface fleet with World War II -era warships loaned from the U.S. Navy . From 1955 to 1960, the ROK Navy acquired 42 ex-USN warships including two Cannon -class destroyer escorts . In May 1963, the ROK Navy acquired its first destroyer , ROKS Chungmu (DD 91) ,
2691-599: The ROK Navy launched the lead ship (DDG 991) of the 11,000-ton Sejong the Great -class destroyers, built around the American-made AEGIS combat system and the SPY-1D(v) multi-function phased array radar. In December 2008, the ROK Navy commissioned the fast missile craft ROKS Yoon Youngha (PKG 711), which was named after the skipper of ROKS Chamsuri 357 . From 2001 to 2003, a naval transport unit called Haeseong supported Operation Enduring Freedom and
2760-525: The ROK Navy launched two 18,800-ton Dokdo -class amphibious ships (LPH), equipped with a full-length flight deck and facilities for operating helicopters. In August 2020, the Ministry of National Defense formally announced its intent to begin construction of a 30,000-ton light aircraft carrier. It is expected to purchase F-35B aircraft from the United States for the carrier. It was authorized as
2829-626: The ROK Navy reorganized its patrol forces into three fleets: the First Fleet, Second Fleet, and Third Fleet. The three numbered fleets, each is led by a rear admiral (upper half), are responsible for protecting the coastal water around South Korea: The First Fleet is for the eastern naval sector, the Second Fleet is for the western naval sector and the Third Fleet is for the southern naval sector including Jeju Island . Each fleet includes
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2898-425: The ROK Navy was able to locally build larger and better equipped fleets to deter aggression, to protect the sea lines of communication , and to support the nation's foreign policy . As part of its mission, the ROK Navy has engaged in several peacekeeping operations since the turn of the 21st century. The ROK Navy aims to become a blue-water navy in the 2020s. The main duties of the Navy shall be operations on
2967-578: The ROK Navy's core strength. The Submarine Force Command, which is led by a rear admiral (upper half), includes six Submarine Squadrons with Type 214 submarines ( Sohn Wonyil class) and Type 209 submarines ( Jang Bogo class). In September 2018, the ROK Navy launched the first locally designed 3,000-ton submarine, ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho (SS 083) . The Submarine Force Command offers the International Submarine Education & Training Program (ISETP) for submariners around
3036-650: The ROK Navy. The naval aviation force consists of about 70 fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft . The ROK Marine Corps has about 300 tracked vehicles including assault amphibious vehicles . The Republic of Korea Navy was established as the Marine Defense Group on November 11, 1945, after Korea was liberated from the Empire of Japan on August 15, 1945. Since the Korean War , the South Korean navy had concentrated its efforts on building naval forces to counteract hostilities of North Korea . As South Korea's economy grew,
3105-628: The Submarine Force Command was established in February 2015. The ROK Navy's submarine unit had a humble beginning with three Dolgorae -class midget submarines in June 1990. After acquiring ROKS Jang Bogo (SS 061), a Type 209-class submarine, the Submarine Squadron 57 of the Component Flotilla Five was upgraded to the Submarine Flotilla Nine in October 1995. Since then, it has been playing the role of
3174-460: The Submarine Squadron 57 (later Submarine Force Command) and Training Squadron 509 (later Battle Training Group Eight) were established respectively. As of December 2018, the Flotilla Five was composed of the Mine Squadron 52, Amphibious Squadron 53, and Naval Mobile Construction Squadron 59. The Commander Mine/Amphibious Flotilla Five is a rear admiral (lower half). Since the 1990s, the ROK Navy has been trying to build an ocean-going fleet to protect
3243-499: The aging Pohang -class corvettes and Ulsan -class frigates, and to take over multi-role operations such as coast patrol and anti-submarine warfare, the ROK Navy commissioned six 2,300-ton Incheon -class frigates between 2013 and 2016, and the lead ship (FFG 818) of the 2,800-ton Daegu -class frigates in March 2018. Two ex-USN Edenton -class salvage and rescue ships were replaced with two locally built 3,500-ton Tongyeong -class ships between 2014 and 2016. The Navy commissioned
3312-461: The cannons proved to be a great success during actions against Japanese pirate ships. Panokseons and the Korean navy were most widely used during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598) when Admiral Yi Sun-sin 's brilliant strategy defeated Japanese fleets. Admiral Yi also developed the turtle ship upon an older design. By the end of 19th century, the Joseon Navy had no significant naval force other than coast defense fortresses. Although there
3381-456: The coast of Somalia . As a humanitarian operation, ROKS Munmu the Great (DDH 976) of the task group was dispatched to evacuate South Koreans and foreign nationals from war-torn Libya in 2014. Naval history of Korea Today, South Korea is the world's largest shipbuilding nation and also the world's builder and exporter of ships. The South Korean Navy is concentrating its efforts to increasing its number, develop new ships, and become
3450-429: The coast of Somalia . On January 21, 2011, naval commandos of the task group carried out an operation , and succeeded in rescuing the crew of the hijacked MV Samho Jewelry . As a humanitarian operation, the unit was dispatched to evacuate South Koreans and foreign nationals from war-torn Libya in 2011 and 2014. The ROK Navy completed a new naval base called Jeju Civilian-Military Complex Port in February 2016 on
3519-399: The demarcation line off the east coast of Korea. In June 1970, a Navy broadcast vessel ( I 2 ) was captured and abducted by North Korean patrol craft in the vicinity of Yeonpyeong Islands in the West Sea ( Yellow Sea ). On February 22, 1974, a Navy harbor tug ( YTL 30 ) capsized off Tongyeong , resulting in death of 153 Navy, Coast Guard recruits and 6 sailors. In the 1970s, through
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#17327654742453588-461: The first year of the Korean War was the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN). At the outset of the conflict, the 6,956-man ROKN, with [33] naval vessels of various types, was outnumbered by the 13,700 men and 110 naval vessels of the North Korean navy." With its UN allies, dominated by U.S. forces, the ROK Navy was able to gain control in the seas surrounding the country, as a task group of the UN Blockading and Escort Force (Task Force 95). On July 27, 1953,
3657-429: The lead ship (DDH 975) of the 4,800-ton Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin -class destroyers was launched. In 2005, an 18,800-ton amphibious transport dock , ROKS Dokdo (LPH 6111) was launched. In 2006, the ROK Navy launched the lead ship (SS 072), which was named after the first Chief of Naval Operations, of the 1,800-ton Sohn Wonyil -class submarine equipped with an Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) system. In May 2007,
3726-416: The ongoing piracy issue. During the Japanese invasions of Korea (the Imjin War) in the 16th century, the Korean naval force commanded by Admiral Yi Sun-sin , who later became the head of the navy, cut off the invaders' naval lifeline and defeated the Japanese fleet, reversing the war in favor of Joseon. Admiral Yi is also credited with the creation of the Turtle Ship . By the end of the 19th century,
3795-546: The policy of Korean kings that emphasized agriculture and Confucian ideals, the Korean navy along with the rest of the Korean military weakened steadily. However, in 1419, King Sejong sent Yi Jong-mu to destroy the Japanese on Tsushima Island in the Oei Invasion as a response to Japanese Wokou raids on Korean coastal cities. Yi took 227 Korean ships and about 17,000 soldiers landed and attacked Japanese settlements on Tsushima Island, destroying crops, killing Japanese islanders and pirates, and plundering ships. The So clan,
3864-516: The rise of Goguryeo 's power and Gwanggeto the Great , Baekje's navy was soon defeated near the end of the 4th century Goguryeo also repelled numerous Chinese naval forces during its wars with China. During the Goguryeo-Sui Wars , Goguryeo defeated an invading Chinese fleet in 598, in the Bohai Sea . After the defeat of Goguryeo with an alliance with Tang China in 668, Silla unified the Korean peninsula. During this time, Korean culture and philosophy reached its height, and Unified Silla maintained
3933-440: The ruling seat of Japan, surrendered and requested to pay tributes. Korea allowed the So clan to be able to trade with Korean coastal harbors under the condition that Japanese pirates be suppressed. Korea eventually developed strong wooden ships called panokseons that made up the backbone of the Joseon navy. In the 15th century, under the decree of King Sejong , more powerful cannons were developed and tested. Used on battleships,
4002-653: The same or similar names. If an internal link for a specific ship led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended ship article, if one exists. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=ROKS_Cheonan&oldid=1197966552 " Categories : Set index articles on ships Republic of Korea Navy ship names Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description matches Wikidata All set index articles Republic of Korea Navy The Republic of Korea Navy ( ROKN ; Korean : 대한민국 해군 ; Hanja : 大韓民國海軍 ), also known as
4071-423: The sea, including landing operations, and the main duties of the Marine Corps shall be landing operations, and the Navy and Marine Corps shall be formed and equipped for that purpose and shall provide education and training necessary therefor. The objectives of the ROK Navy as the main force for the national security and prosperity are: Korea has a long history of naval activity . In the late 4th century during
4140-437: The southern coast of Jeju Island to protect the sea lines of communication . In order to support ocean-going operations, the ROK Navy commissioned the 10,000-ton logistics support ship, ROKS Soyang (AOE 51), and launched the first locally designed 3,000-ton submarine, Dosan Ahn Changho (SS 083) in September 2018. The ROK Navy continued shipbuilding programs to upgrade its fleet with local shipbuilders. In order to replace
4209-468: The three-year-long war was brought to an end when an armistice agreement was signed. During the war, Australia , Canada , Colombia , Philippines , France , the Netherlands , New Zealand , Thailand , the United Kingdom , and the United States contributed naval vessels as UN allies; Denmark sent the hospital ship Jutlandia . During the Korean War, the ROK Navy acquired 28 ex-USN ships including five Tacoma -class frigates . In September 1953,
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#17327654742454278-485: The world. Headquartered in Pohang , the Naval Air Command is responsible for the operation of naval aircraft . South Korean naval flying started in 1951, with the reconstruction of a former USAF T-6 Texan for naval duties. In 1957, the ROK Navy established the Fleet Aviation Unit, which became the Fleet Air Wing in 1977 when the Navy strengthened its naval aviation force by acquiring Grumman S-2 Tracker ASW aircraft and Aérospatiale Alouette III helicopters. In 1986,
4347-407: Was an attempt to modernize the navy by establishing a royal naval school, the Joseon Navy was brought to an end in 1895. In 1903, the government of the Korean Empire purchased its first modern war ship, the Yangmu . Korean naval tradition was disrupted after Korea was annexed by the Empire of Japan in 1910. During the Japanese occupation period (1910-1945), the Imperial Japanese Navy built
4416-409: Was annexed by the Empire of Japan in 1910. During the Japanese occupation of Korea , the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) built a considerable naval base – Chinkai Guard District in southern Korea (at present-day Jinhae ). The Republic of Korea Navy was established as the Marine Defense Group on November 11, 1945. After Korea was liberated from the Empire of Japan on August 15, 1945, Sohn Won-yil ,
4485-406: Was designed to ram and destroy Japanese pirate vessels, who were attacking coastal Korean cities. Goryeo ships were both large and strong in terms of size and durability and the largest could carry 200 or more fighting marines. Ch'oe Mu-sŏn , a Goryeo scientist, developed Korean cannon in the 14th century. They were soon developed to be used on Goryeo battleships and were used with success against
4554-406: Was established on August 15, 1948, the Korean Coast Guard became the Republic of Korea Navy, and Sohn was appointed as the first Chief of Naval Operations of the ROK Navy. On April 15, 1949, the Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC) was founded at Jinhae. In October 1949, the ROK Navy purchased a 600-ton submarine chaser, the former USS PC-823 with funds raised among its personnel. She
4623-412: Was renamed ROKS Baekdusan (PC 701) after Paektu Mountain , and became "the first significant warship of the newly independent nation". The Korean War started with the North Korean army 's surprise attack on Sunday, June 25, 1950. The ROK Navy confronted threats from the North Korean navy : "Perhaps the most aggressive and effective, if smallest, member of the South Korean armed services during
4692-447: Was sunk by a North Korean torpedo , resulting in the deaths of 46 sailors near Baengnyeong Island , in the vicinity of the Northern Limit Line. In preparation for an ocean-going navy, the ROK Navy established a task force called Maritime Task Flotilla Seven in February 2010. Since 2009, a Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin -class destroyer from the task force is being deployed as the Escort Task Group ( Cheonghae ) in response to piracy off
4761-409: Was the second ship of the Dokdo -class amphibious transport dock . In June 2018, the Navy launched a 4,500-ton training ship, the Hansando (ATH 81), which was also designed as a casualty receiving and treatment ship (CRTS). In October 2018, the Navy hosted its third international fleet review off coast of Jeju Island . In 2019, the Navy updated its strategic vision for the 100th anniversary of
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