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The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN; Korean: 대한민국 해군; Hanja: 大韓民國海軍), also known as 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.
- List of Active Republic of Korea Navy Ships
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The Yoon Youngha-class patrol vessel (Hangul: 윤영하급 미사일고속함)...
- Republic of Korea Marine Corps
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- List of Active Republic of Korea Navy Ships
The Republic of Korea Navy was founded on November 11, 1945 as Marine Defense Group after Korea was liberated from the Empire of Japan. The ROK Navy is the oldest service within the ROK Armed Forces. In 2015, the South Korean navy celebrated its 70th anniversary.
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For South Korean navy ships currently in service, see List of active Republic of Korea Navy ships. The Republic of Korea Navy was established on November 11, 1945, as the Marine Defense Group (later became the Korean Coast Guard) after Korea was liberated from the Empire of Japan on August 15, 1945.
ClassHull NumberName (a.k.a.)Hangul Name (hanja)772천안 (天安)771안동 (安東)768익산 (益山)767순천 (順天)The Republic of Korea Navy also known as the South Korean Navy, is the naval warfare service branch of the South Korean armed forces. It has about 70,000 people including 29,000 Republic of Korea Marines. There are about 140 ships. The naval aviation force consists of about 70 aircraft.
The Republic of Korea Navy, also known as 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.
