SOUTH KOREA

This page provides details on warships from the Republic of Korea. All photographs displayed are copyright Matterson Marine Pty Ltd unless otherwise acknowledged.

Ship names are prefaced by R.O.K.S. (Republic of Korea Ship)


KDX III CLASS DESTROYERS

DD Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
*** Ahn Yong Bok Hyundai H.I., Ulsan 4 May 2005 2008*    

 
KDX III Class - drawing by MConrads
         
LENGTH *
BEAM *
DISPLACEMENT 7000 tons (fl) approx.
ARMAMENT 8/Harpoon SSM
4/Mk 41 VLS systems
1/RAM Mk 31 Mod 1 point defence SAM system
1/127mm 62-cal. Mk 45 DP
1/30mm Goalkeeper CIWS
2/20mm Vulcan gatling AA
6/324mm Mk 32 ASW torpedo tubes
MACHINERY CODOG; 2 diesels; 2 LM-2500 gas turbines; 2 CP props
SPEED ***
RANGE ***
COMPLEMENT ***
AIRCRAFT 2 / Super Lynx helicopters
COMMENTS Follow on from KDX-II class. Armament listed above is KDX-II fitout.


KDX II CLASS DESTROYERS

DD Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
975 Choong Moo Gong Lee Soon Shin Daewoo Shipbuilding, Okpo 20 May 2002 2003    
976 Moonmu Daewang Daewoo Shipbuilding, Okpo 11 Apr 2003 2004    
977 Dae Jo Young Daewoo Shipbuilding, Okpo 12 Nov 2003 Jun 2005    
978 Wang Geon Daewoo Shipbuilding, Okpo 4 May 2005 2006*    
979 Gang Gam Chan Daewoo Shipbuilding, Okpo 16 Mar 2006 2007*    
981 * Daewoo Shipbuilding, Okpo *** 2008*    
 


Choong Moo Gong Lee Soon Shin
Slide: Matterson Marine Collection

 


Choong Moo Gong Lee Soon Shin
Photo: Steve Wright

  
LENGTH 149.50m
BEAM 17.40m
DISPLACEMENT 4200 tons / 5000 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 8/Harpoon SSM
4/Mk 41 VLS systems
1/RAM Mk 31 Mod 1 point defence SAM system
1/127mm 62-cal. Mk 45 DP
1/30mm Goalkeeper CIWS
2/20mm Vulcan gatling AA
6/324mm Mk 32 ASW torpedo tubes
MACHINERY CODOG; 2 diesels; 2 LM-2500 gas turbines; 2 CP props; 65000 shp
SPEED 30 knots
RANGE 4500 / 18
COMPLEMENT 320
AIRCRAFT 2/Super Lynx helicopters
COMMENTS  

 

KDX I CLASS DESTROYERS

DD Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
971 Kwanggaeto-Daewang Daewoo Shipbuilding, Okpo 28-Oct-1996 27-Jul-1998    
972 Ulchimundok Daewoo Shipbuilding, Okpo 15-Oct-1997 1-Sep-1999    
973 Yang Manchun Daewoo Shipbuilding, Okpo Oct-1998 Jun-2000    
   

 

    
LENGTH 135.40m
BEAM 14.20m
DISPLACEMENT 3181 tons / 3855 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 8/Harpoon SSM
1/mK 48 Mod 2 VLS system
1/127mm 54-cal. OTO Melara DP
2/30mm Goalkeeper CIWS
6/324mm Mk 32 ASW torpedo tubes
MACHINERY CODOG; 2 diesels; 2 LM-2500 gas turbines; 2 CP props; 59000 shp
SPEED 33 knots
RANGE 4500 / 18
COMPLEMENT 185 (accommodation for 285)
AIRCRAFT 2/Super Lynx helicopters
COMMENTS  

 

FRAM II MODERNISATION
GEARING CLASS

Hull No. Name Builder Launched Commissioned Transferred De-Commissioned Comments
915 Chung Buk
ex USS Chevalier		 Bath Iron Works 29-Oct-1944 8-Sep-1944 5-Jul-1972 2000 Dec 2000: Sold for Scrap
916 Jeong Buk
ex USS Everett F. Larson		 Bath Iron Works 28-Jan-1945 6-Apr-1945 30-Oct-1972 Dec 1999 Preserved as Museum
   

 

    
LENGTH 119.17m
BEAM 12.45m
DISPLACEMENT 2400 tons / 3500 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 8/Harpoon SSM
6/127mm DP (IIx3)
2/20mm gatling AA (Ix2)
2/12.7mm machine guns
6/324mm Mk 32 ASW torpedo tubes
2/Mk 11 Hedgehogs
MACHINERY 2 shaft geared turbines; 60000shp
SPEED 30 knots
RANGE 4800 / 15
COMPLEMENT 274
AIRCRAFT 1/Alouette-III helicopter
COMMENTS  

 

FRAM I MODERNISATION
GEARING CLASS

Hull No. Name Builder Launched Commissioned Transferred De-Commissioned Comments
919 Daejeon
ex USS New		 Consolidated Steel, Orange 18-Aug-1945 5-Apr-1946 25-Feb-1977 Feb 2001  
921 Kuang Ju
ex USS Richard E. Kraus		 Consolidated Steel, Orange 2-Mar-1946 23-May-1946 25-Feb-1977  29 Dec 2000  
922 Kang Won
ex USS William R. Rush		 Federal SB & DD 8-Jul-1945 21-Sep-1945 1-Jul-1979  29 Dec 2000 Preserved as Museum
923 Kyong Ki
ex USS Newman K. Perry		 Consolidated Steel, Orange 17-Mar-1945 26-Jul-1945 27-Feb-1981 1997 1999: Sold for Scrap
925 Jeong Ju
ex USS Rogers		 Consolidated Steel, Orange 20-Nov-1944 26-Mar-1945 25-Jul-1981 31 Dec 1999 Preserved as memorial at Tonghae
   

 

    
LENGTH 119.03m
BEAM 12.52m
DISPLACEMENT 2425 tons / 3500 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 919,921,922: 
8/Harpoon SSM
4/127mm DP (IIx2)
2/40mm AA (IIx2)
2/20mm
6/324mm Mk 32 ASW torpedo tubes (IIIx2)

923,925:
4/127mm DP (IIx2)
2/40mm AA (IIx2)
2/20mm
1/Mk 112 ASROC ASW RL
6/324mm Mk 32 ASW torpedo tubes (IIIx2)
MACHINERY 2 sets geared turbines; 2 props; 60000 shp
SPEED 30 knots
RANGE 2400 / 15
COMPLEMENT 274
AIRCRAFT 919,921,922: 1/Alouette-III helicpoter
COMMENTS  

 

ALLEN M. SUMNER CLASS DESTROYERS

DD Name Builder Launched Commissioned Transferred De-Commissioned Comments
917 Dae Gu
ex USS Wallace L. Lind		 Federal SB & DD 14-Jun-1944 8-Sep-1944 4-Dec-1973 1994 Sold for Scrap
918 Inchon
ex USS De Haven		 Bath Iron Works 9-Jan-1944 31-Mar-1944 5-Dec-1973 1993 Sold for Scrap
   

 

    
LENGTH 114.76m
BEAM 12.44m
DISPLACEMENT 2350 tons / 3320 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 8/Harpoon SSM
6/127mm AA
4/40mm AA
2/20mm AA
6/324mm Mk 32 ASW torpedo tubes
MACHINERY 2 shaft geared turbines; 60000shp
SPEED 34 knots
RANGE  
COMPLEMENT 235
AIRCRAFT 1/Alouette III helicopter
COMMENTS  

 

ULSAN CLASS FRIGATES

FF Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
951 Ulsan Hyundai SY, Ulsan 8-Apr-1980 1-Jan-1981    
952 Seoul Korea SB, Pusan 24-Apr-1984 30-Jun-1985    
953 Chungnam Hanjin SB, Masan 26-Oct-1984 1-Jun-1986    
955 Masan Daewoo SB, Okpo 26-Oct-1984 20-Jul-1985    
956 Keongbuk Korea SB, Pusan 15-Jan-1986 30-May-1986    
957 Jeonnam Hyundai SY, Ulsan 19-Apr-1988 17-Jun-1989    
958 Cheju Daewoo SB, Okpo 3-May-1988 1-Jan-1990    
959 Pusan Daewoo SB, Okpo 20-Mar-1992 1-Jan-1993    
961 Cheongju Hyundai SY, Ulsan 18-Feb-1992 1-Jun-1993    
 
Chung Nam
Jeong Nam		  
LENGTH 105.00m
BEAM 12.00m
DISPLACEMENT 1600 tons / 1940 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 8/Harpoon SSM
2/76mm 62-cal OTO Melara Compact DP
8/30mm 75-cal Emerlec EX-30 AA (951-955)
6/40mm 70-cal. OTO Melara Compact AA (956-961)
6/324mm Mk 32 ASW torpedo tubes
MACHINERY CODOG; 2 diesels; 2 LM-2500 gas turbines; 2 CP props; 54400 shp
SPEED 35 knots
RANGE 4000 / 18
COMPLEMENT 150
AIRCRAFT -
COMMENTS  

 

TYPE 214/1700 CLASS SUBMARINES

SS Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
*** Sohn Won-il Hyundai SY, Ulsan 9 Jun 2006      
*** *** Hyundai SY, Ulsan        
*** *** Hyundai SY, Ulsan        
 

 

 

 

  
LENGTH 65.00m
BEAM 6.30m
DISPLACEMENT 1700 tons (surf) / 1860 tons (submerged)
ARMAMENT 8 / 533mm torpedo tubes
MACHINERY 2 MTU diesels; 1 electric motor; 1 prop
SPEED 11 knots (surface) 22 knots (submerged)
RANGE  
COMPLEMENT 27
COMMENTS 3 vessels ordered for delivery 2007-2009, expected that a further six may be ordered.


TYPE 209/1200 CLASS SUBMARINES

SS Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
061 Jang Bogo Howaldtswerke, Kiel 18 Jun 1992 2 Jun 1993    
062 Lee Chun Daewoo SY, Okpo 12 Oct 1992 30 Apr 1994    
063 Choi Museon Daewoo SY, Okpo 7 Aug 1993 27 Feb 1995    
065 Park Wi Daewoo SY, Okpo 21 May 1994 3 Feb 1996    
066 Lee Jongmu Daewoo SY, Okpo 17 May 1995 29 Aug 1996    
067 Jeong Un Daewoo SY, Okpo 5 May 1996 29 Aug 1997    
068 Lee Sunsin Daewoo SY, Okpo 21 May 1998 31 Jan 2000    
069 Na Daeyong Daewoo SY, Okpo Jun 1999 Nov 2000    
071 Lee Eokgi Daewoo SY, Okpo 26 May 2000 30 Nov 2001    
 

 

 

 

  
LENGTH 56.10m
BEAM 6.20m
DISPLACEMENT 1100 tons (surf) / 1285 tons (submerged)
ARMAMENT 8 / 533mm torpedo tubes
MACHINERY 4 MTU diesels; 4 Siemens generator sets; 1 electric motor; 1 prop; 5000shp
SPEED 11 knots (surface) 22 knots (submerged)
RANGE 11300 / 4 (snorkel)
COMPLEMENT 35
COMMENTS  

 

POHANG CLASS CORVETTES

PCC Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
756 Pohang Korea SB &Eng.,
Pusan		 *** 18 Dec 1984    
 

 

 

 

  
LENGTH 88.30m
BEAM 10.00m
DISPLACEMENT 950 tons / 1220 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 756-759: 
2 MM38 Exocet SSM
1 / 76mm 62-cal. OTO Melara Compact DP
4 / 30mm 75-cal. Emerlec AA (II x 2)
6 / 324mm Mk32 ASW TT (III x 2)
2 / Mk9 depth charge racks
761-785: 
2 / 76mm 62-cal. OTO Melara Compact DP (I x 2)
4 /40mm 70-cal. OTO Melara Compact AA (II x 2)
6 / 324mm Mk32 ASW TT (III x 2)
2 / Mk9 depth charge racks
MACHINERY 1 GE LM-2500 gas turbine; 2 MTU 12V956 diesels; 2 CP props
SPEED 31 knots
RANGE 4000 / 15
COMPLEMENT 95
COMMENTS  

 

DONGHAE CLASS CORVETTES

PCC Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
751 Donghae Korea SB &Eng.,
Pusan		 *** Aug 1982    
752 Suwon Hanjin Industrial SB,
Masan		 *** Oct 1983    
753 Kangreung Hyundai SY,
Ulsan		 *** 30 Nov 1983    
755 Anyang Daewoo SB,
Okpo		 *** Dec 1983    
 

 

 

 

  
LENGTH 78.50m
BEAM 10.00m
DISPLACEMENT 800 tons / 1076 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 1 / 76mm 62-cal. OTO Melara Compact DP
2 / 40mm 60-cal. Bofors AA (II x 1)
4 / 30mm 75-cal. Emerlec AA (II x 2)
6 / 324mm Mk32 ASW TT (III x 2)
2 / Mk9 depth charge racks
MACHINERY 1 GE LM-2500 gas turbine; 2 MTU 12V956 diesels; 2 CP props
SPEED 31 knots
RANGE 4000 / 15
COMPLEMENT 95
COMMENTS  


YANGYANG CLASS MINEHUNTERS

MHC Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
571 Yangyang Kangnam SB,
Pusan		 Feb 1999 2000    
572 Ong Jin Kangnam SB,
Pusan		 *** ***    
 

 

 

 

  
LENGTH 59.40m
BEAM 10.50m
DISPLACEMENT 500 tons / 730 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 1 / 20mm Vulcan gatling AA
2 / 7.62mm machine guns
MACHINERY 2 diesels; 2 props
SPEED 15 knots
RANGE -
COMPLEMENT 30 approx.
COMMENTS  


SK5000 CLASS MINEHUNTERS

MHC Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
561 Kangkyeong Swallowcraft, Kangnam SB,
Pusan		 *** Dec 1986    
562 Kangjin Swallowcraft, Kangnam SB,
Pusan		 *** May 1991    
563 Koryeong Swallowcraft, Kangnam SB,
Pusan		 *** Nov 1991    
565 Kimpo Swallowcraft, Kangnam SB,
Pusan		 *** Apr 1993    
566 Kochang Swallowcraft, Kangnam SB,
Pusan		 *** Oct 1993    
567 Kumwha Swallowcraft, Kangnam SB,
Pusan		 *** Apr 1994    
 

 

 

 

  
LENGTH 50.00m
BEAM 9.60m
DISPLACEMENT 470 tons / 520 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 1 / 20mm 70-cal. Oerlikon AA
2 / 7.62mm machine guns
MACHINERY 2 diesels; 2 props
SPEED 15 knots
RANGE 2500 / 12
COMPLEMENT 44
COMMENTS  


MSC 289 CLASS MINESWEEPERS

MSC Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
555 Namyang Peterson Builders,
Sturgeon Bay		 *** Aug 1963    
556 Hadong Peterson Builders,
Sturgeon Bay		 *** Nov 1963    
557 Samkok Peterson Builders,
Sturgeon Bay		 *** Jul 1968    
558 Yeongdong Peterson Builders,
Sturgeon Bay		 *** 2 Oct 1975    
559 Okcheon Peterson Builders,
Sturgeon Bay		 *** 2 Oct 1975    
 

 

 

 

  
LENGTH 44.32m
BEAM 8.29m
DISPLACEMENT 315 tons / 380 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 2 / 20mm 70-cal. Oerlikon AA (II x 1)
3 / 12.7mm machine guns
MACHINERY 4 GM diesels; 2 props; 1020bhp
SPEED 14 knots
RANGE 2500 / 14
COMPLEMENT 40
COMMENTS  


DODKO HAM CLASS HELICOPTER CARRIERS

LPX Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
6111 Dodko Ham Hanjin Industrial SB,
Masan		 12 Jul 2005 -    
6112 *** Hanjin Industrial SB,
Masan		 - -    
   

 

    
LENGTH 200.00m
BEAM 32.00m
DISPLACEMENT 19000 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 2 / 21 round Mk31 SAM launchers
2 / 30mm Goalkeeper CIWS
MACHINERY 4 diesels; 2 props; 32000shp
SPEED 22 knots
RANGE -
COMPLEMENT 400 + 600 troops
AIRCRAFT 10 / EH-101 Merlin helicopters
COMMENTS  


HDL 4000 CLASS TANK LANDING SHIPS

LST Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
681 Kojoonbong Hanjin Industrial SB,
Masan		 Sep 1992 24 Mar 1994    
682 Birobong Hanjin Industrial SB,
Masan		 Dec 1996 1 Dec 1997    
683 Hyangborong Hanjin Industrial SB,
Masan		 Oct 1998 Aug 1999    
685 Seonginbong Hanjin Industrial SB,
Masan		 Feb 1999 Nov 1999    
   

 

    
LENGTH 106.90m
BEAM 15.40m
DISPLACEMENT 4278 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 2 / 40mm 60-cal. AA (II x 1)
2 / 20mm Vulcan gatling AA (I x 2)
MACHINERY 2 diesels; 2 props; 12800bhp
SPEED 16 knots
RANGE 10000 / 12
COMPLEMENT 120
AIRCRAFT Helicopter deck aft
COMMENTS  
 

LST-1 & LST-542 CLASS TANK LANDING SHIPS

LST Name Builder Launched Commissioned Transferred De-Commissioned Comments
671 Unbong
ex LST1010		 Bethlehem, Fore River 29-Mar-1944 25-Apr-1944 1950's    
672 Tukbong*
ex LST227		 *** *** *** 1950's  1989 Stricken after 
grounding
673 Bibong*
ex Berkshire County, LST218		 *** *** *** 1950's  Feb-1999  
675 Gaebong*
ex LST288		 American Bridge 7-Nov-1943 20-Dec-1943 1950's    
676 Weebong
ex Johnson County, LST849		 American Bridge 30-Dec-1943 16-Jan-1944 1950's    
677 Suyeong
ex Kane County, LST853		 Chicago Bridge, Seneca 17-Nov-1944 11-Dec-1944 1950's    
678 Bukham
ex Lynn County, LST900		 Dravo, Pittsburgh 9-Dec-1944 28-Dec-1944 1950's    
679 Hwasan
ex Pender County, LST1080		 *** *** *** 1950's 2000 Memorial at Chung Chong

* LST-1 class
   

 

    
LENGTH 99.98m
BEAM 15.24m
DISPLACEMENT 1650 tons / 4080 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 4 / 40mm 60-cal. Bofors Mk 1 Mod. 2 AA (IIx2)
4 / 40mm 60-cal. Bofors Mk 3 AA (I x 4)
2/ 20mm 70-cal. Oerlikon AA (I x 2)
MACHINERY 2 GM diesels; 2 props; 1700 bhp
SPEED 12 knots
RANGE 7200 / 10
COMPLEMENT 70 + troops
AIRCRAFT -
COMMENTS  


CHEONJI CLASS REPLENISHMENT OILERS

AOE Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
57 Cheonji Hyundai SY,
Ulsan		 29 Dec 1990 Jan 1992    
58 Daecheong Hyundai SY,
Ulsan		 Jan 1997 31 Mar 1998    
59 Hwacheon Hyundai SY,
Ulsan		 Jul 1997 31 Aug 1998    
 

 
Cheonji
Slide: Matterson Marine Collection

 
Cheonji
Photo: Arda Mevlutoglu		  
LENGTH 133.00m
BEAM 17.80m
DISPLACEMENT 9000 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 4 / 40mm 70-cal. OTO Melara AA (II x 2)
2 / 20mm Vulcan gatling AA (I x 2)
MACHINERY 2 diesels; 2 props; 15600bhp
SPEED 20 knots
RANGE 4500 / 15
COMPLEMENT -
AIRCRAFT Platform & hangar
COMMENTS  

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