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ROK Navy
South Korea Can Play a More Active Role in the South China Sea
By Jihoon Yu
As tensions escalate in contested regional waters, Seoul will have to face difficult questions about its maritime role in the Indo-Pacific.
What Are the Implications of South Korea’s Decision to Send a Naval Unit to the Strait of Hormuz?
By Hae Won Jeong
The U.S. and the Gulf states welcome the decision; Iran is vexed; and Korean public opinion remains polarized.
US State Department Approves $800 Million Helicopter Sale to South Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of 12 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to the South Korean Navy.
South Korea’s First-of-Class KSS-III Attack Sub Begins Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
South Korea’s newest diesel-electric attack sub is expected to be delivered to the Republic of Korea Navy by 2020.
South Korea Opens Bid for 12 Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The South Korean defense ministry has kicked off a bid for the country’s second batch of anti-submarine warfare helicopters.
Japan and South Korea’s Unnecessary Squabble
By Sukjoon Yoon
The radar lock-on spat centers on a key point: search and rescue operations are not warfare.
South Korea Launches First-of-Class 3,000-ton KSS-III Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first of nine domestically built 3,000-ton diesel-electric air independent propulsion subs was launched on September 14.
South Korea Seeks $400 Million ‘Offset’ in Sub-Killer Helicopter Deal
By Franz-Stefan Gady
South Korea seeks technology transfers or other benefits from a foreign supplier for the supply of 12 anti-submarine warfare helicopters.
Will South Korea Build Nuclear Attack Subs?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The leaders have reportedly discussed the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines during their recent summit.
ROK Navy Deploys 4 More Sub-Killer Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The last four AW 159 anti-submarine warfare helicopters have joined the Republic of Korea Navy.
South Korea to Buy 12 Sub Killer Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Seoul will field 12 additional maritime patrol helicopters by 2022 to counter North Korean submarines.
South Korea Mulls Purchase of 4 Advanced US Sub Killer Planes
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Following Pyongyang’s latest missile test, Seoul is considering boosting its anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
South Korea Receives Four New ‘Submarine Killer’ Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Republic of Korea Navy will operationally deploy the new aircraft by the middle of 2017.
ROK Navy Launches New Warship Capable of Hitting Targets Inside North Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new ship will be commissioned by the end of 2018.
South Korea Launches New Stealth Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Republic of Korea Navy’s seventh diesel-electric air-independent propulsion submarine was launched this week.
South Korea To Receive ‘New’ Anti-Submarine Warfare Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Seoul is moving ahead with plans to purchase refurbished Viking S-3 planes.
ROK Navy Launches New Guided-Missile Frigate to Deter North Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Seoul continues to modernize its naval capabilities.
Is Europe Conquering South Korea’s Defense Sector?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
European military hardware is becoming more popular on the Korean peninsula.
US and South Korea Conduct Anti-Submarine Warfare Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The biennially held 'Silent Shark 2015' naval exercise is taking place from June 8-12 in the Philippine Sea.
Will Corruption Undermine South Korea's Sub Modernization Program?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Seoul is building up its submarine fleet but corruption scandals could delay the deployments of new vessels.
North and South Korean Boats Exchange Fire
By Zachary Keck
North and South Korean naval boats exchanged fire on Tuesday, but the skirmish won't impact otherwise improving ties.
Who Sold North Korea a New Anti-Ship Missile?
By Zachary Keck
North Korea’s new Kh-35 anti-ship missile threatens South Korean vessels. Who sold it to Pyongyang?
North Korea Fields New Helicopter-Carrying Frigates
By Zachary Keck
The two new vessels are largest surface combatants constructed by North Korea in 25 years.
Destined to Cooperate: Japan-South Korea Naval Relations
By Samuel Mun
It’s time for Japan and South Korea to put aside their differences and enhance naval cooperation.
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