South Korean Navy and Worthy Descendants of Yi Sun-shin

... history: naval clashes at Yeonpyeong-do Island in 1999 and 2002, a clash at Daecheong-doe in 2009, the ROKS Cheonan sinking and the shelling of Yeonpyeong-do Island in 2010 are enough evidence of the persistent need to maintain a battle-worthy coastal fleet, which somewhat constrains South Korean oceanic ambitions. Navy Development Below we list the vessels that make up the bulwark of today’s Korean Navy: 1 Dokdo amphibious assault carrier, with almost 19,000 tons of full-load displacement; 12 destroyers, including three Aegis ...