Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has launched the seventh vessel to be built under the Daegu-class frigates slated for the South Korean Navy. As with its sisters, the futur ..
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South Korea Navy’s fourth Daegu-class frigate enters service
The South Korean Navy formally welcomed its newest frigate into service in a ceremony on Wednesday, November 10. Built by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the 122- by 14-m ..
COLUMN | Republic of Korea Navy’s profile is rising [Naval Gazing]
The operational responsibilities of Seoul’s Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) include countering maritime incursions from North Korea’s navy, safeguarding sea lines o ..
South Korean Navy’s sixth Daegu-class frigate hits the water
Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) launched a future South Korean Navy guided missile frigate at its Geoje facilities on Wednesday, September 8. The future ..
South Korea’s fifth Daegu-class frigate floated out
Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) held a launching ceremony for a new South Korean Navy frigate on Monday, May 3. The future ROKS Daejeon is the fifth Dae ..
Second Daegu-class frigate delivered to South Korean Navy
The South Korean Navy recently took delivery of a new guided missile frigate from Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME). The future ROKS Gyeongnam is the ..
South Korea Navy’s fourth Daegu-class frigate launched
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) launched the fourth of an eventual eight Daegu-class frigates at its Ulsan shipyard on Wednesday, April 29. The 122-metre vessel will be ..