ROKS Wang Geon (DDH-978) explained

ROKS Wang Geon (DDH-978) is a in the Republic of Korea Navy. She is named after Wang Geon.^[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 Wang Geon was launched on 4 May 2005 by Hyundai Heavy Industries and commissioned on 10 November 2006.^[4]

RIMPAC 2014

ROKS Wang Geon, ROKS Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong and a Jang Bogo-class submarine participated in RIMPAC 2014 from 26 June to 1 August 2014.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chungmugong Yi Sun Sin KDX-II Class Destroyer Republic of Korea ROK Navy 충무공 이순신급 구축함 ROKS Munmu the Great Dae Jo-yeong Wang Geon Gang Gam-chan Choe Yeong Hyundai Heavy Industries HHI DSME 대한민국 해군 datasheet pictures photos video specifications. 2020-08-08. www.navyrecognition.com.
2. News: Sung-ki . Jung . Korea Launches Aegis Warship . 23 September 2023 . . 25 May 2007 . en.
3. Web site: ROKS Wang Geon DDH-978. 2020-08-08. Helis.com. en.
4. Web site: ROKS Wang Geon (DDG-978) Multirole Guided Missile Destroyer Warship. 2020-08-08. www.militaryfactory.com. en-US.
5. Web site: 2014-07-07. RIMPAC 2014: participating vessels by country. 2020-08-08. Naval Technology. en-GB.