ROKS Dae Jo-yeong (DDH-977) explained

ROKS Dae Jo-yeong (DDH-977) is a in the Republic of Korea Navy. She is named after Dae Jo-yeong.^[1]

Design

The KDX-II is part of a much larger build up program aimed at turning the ROKN into a blue-water navy. It is said to be the first stealthy major combatant in the ROKN and was designed to significantly increase the ROKN's capabilities.^{[2] [3]}

Construction and career

ROKS Dae Jo-yeong was launched on 12 November 2003 by Daewoo Shipbuilding and commissioned on 30 June 2005.

RIMPAC 2018

ROKS Dae Jo-yeong, ROKS Park Wi and ROKS Yulgok Yi I participated in RIMPAC 2018 which will last from 27 June to 2 August 2018.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chungmugong Yi Sunshin Class / DDH-II Class Destroyer. 2020-08-08. Naval Technology. en-GB.
2. News: Sung-ki . Jung . Korea Launches Aegis Warship . 23 September 2023 . . 25 May 2007 . en.
3. Web site: ROKS Dae Jo-yeong DDH-977. 2020-08-08. Helis.com. en.
4. Web site: 2018-06-26. 47-Ship RIMPAC Exercise Kicks Off Tomorrow. 2020-08-08. USNI News. en-US.