Defense
ROK Navy (ROKN) is the South Korean armed forces responsible for conducting naval operations and amphibious landing operations. The ROK Navy includes the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, which is a quasi-autonomous organization. The oldest service in the ROK armed forces, the South Korean navy celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2005.
Korean Submarine (KSS) Program
The KSS program was a three-phased project to build up the ROK Navy's submarine forces.
Korean Destroyer Experimental (KDX) Program
Korean experimental destroyer program is a three-phased program to modernize the surface fleet by developing and constructing new destroyers for the ROK Navy with advanced combat systems and weaponry.
Frigate Experimental (FFX)
The FFX project aims to replace the Ulsan class frigates and Donghae/Pohang class corvettes with new 2,300-ton frigates.
Patrol Killer Experimental (PKX)
Through the PKX program, the ROK Navy plans to build a feet of a next generation patrol craft with cooperative engagement capability and enhanced weaponry such as 76 mm guns and the KSSM anti-ship missiles.
Landing Platform Experimental (LPX)
The LPX project was the ROK Navy's new amphibious landing ship project for which Hanjin Heavy Industries & Constructions Co. has provided the general design package.
LST-II Project
The ROK Navy plans to acquire four new 4,500-ton amphibious ships between 2014 and 2017.
AOE-II Project
The ROKN plans to acquire uncertain number of 12,000-ton fast combat support ships (AOE) around 2017 to relieve the 9,000-ton Cheonji class ships.
ATS-II Project
Through ATS-II project, the ROKN will replace the two ex-USN Beaufort class ships with two locally built 3500-ton salvage and rescue ships.
Training Ship Experimental (ATX)
The ROK Navy plans to acquire a new 4,500-ton training ship (ATX) for midshipmen and officer candidates around 2015.
MLS-II Project
The ROKN plans to acquire uncertain number of minelayer ships similar to ROKS Wonsan (MLS 560).
YDT Project
The ROKN plans to acquire a new Yard Diving Tender Vessel around 2015.
ASR-II Project
The ROKN plans to acquire Auxiliary support ship-II around 2016.