The operational responsibilities of Seoul’s Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) include countering maritime incursions from North Korea’s navy, safeguarding sea lines o ..
KSS 3 class
South Korea’s third KSS-3 submarine floated out
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) launched a new 3,000-tonne diesel-electric submarine into the water at its Ulsan shipyard on Tuesday, September 28. The future ROKS Shin Ch ..
South Korean government approves construction of additional KSS-3 submarine
South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reports that the country’s government, through the Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), has awarded local shipy ..
South Korean Navy commissions first KSS-3 submarine
The South Korean Navy commissioned a new diesel-electric submarine into service in a ceremony on Friday, August 13. The 3,000-tonne, 83.5-metre ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho is ..