List of ships of the Republic of Korea Navy

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The Republic of Korea Navy was established on November 11, 1945, as the Marine Defense Group (later became the Korean Coast Guard) after Korea was liberated from the Empire of Japan on August 15, 1945. The Korean Coast Guard became the Republic of Korea Navy after the South Korean government was established on August 15, 1948.

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Since its inception and until the 1990s, the Republic of Korea Navy had acquired about 150 former United States Navy ships. As South Korea's economy grew, the ROK Navy was able to build larger and better equipped fleets with local shipbuilders.

The ROK Navy employs the U.S. Navy-style letter based hull classification symbols to designate the types of its ships and hull numbers to uniquely identify its vessels (e.g. DDH 975). The names are that of the historical figures, Navy heroes, provinces, cities, counties, peaks, lakes, islands, and birds. The Chief of Naval Operations selects the names of ships. [1]

The ship prefix for all the commissioned ROK Navy ship is ROKS (Republic of Korea Ship) when the names of ships are written in English.

Ships acquired through indigenous warship building

Submarines

Dolgorae (SSM) means the dolphin in Korean.

ClassROKN classificationHull numberName (a.k.a.)Hangul name

(Hanja)

Formerly known asDisplacement

(submerged, tons)

Launch dateDelivery dateCommission dateDecommission dateBuilderNote
SSM 051 classSSM: Midget Submarine051Dolgorae 051돌고래 051-1751983-04-021984-12-291985-03-012003-12-31 Korea Tacoma Displayed at Submarine Force Command
052Dolgorae052돌고래 052-1781989-12-151990-11-071990-11-082016-06-30Korea Tacoma-
053Dolgorae053돌고래 053-1781991-08-301991-12-101991-12-122016-06-30Korea TacomaDisplayed at ROKS Seoul Park in Seoul

Frigates

Frigates (FF) were named after provinces and large cities that names previous ROK Navy destroyers had.

ClassROKN classificationHull numberName (a.k.a.)Hangul name

(Hanja)

Formerly known asDisplacement

(light/full, tons)

Launch dateDelivery dateCommission dateDecommission dateBuilderNote
Ulsan clas s FFK →FF: Frigate951 Ulsan 울산 (蔚山)-1,446/2,3501980-04-081980-12-30 [2] 1981-01-01 [2] 2014-12-30 [3] Hyundai Heavy Industries Displayed as museum ship in Ulsan; 2nd Ulsan after AKL 910
952 Seoul 서울-1,446/2,3501984-04-241984-12-151984-12-182015-12-31 [4] Hyundai Heavy IndustriesMoored at ROKS Seoul Park in Seoul; 3rd Seoul after LCI 101, DD 92/912
953 Chungnam 충남 (忠南)-1,446/2,3501984-12-101985-06-291985-07-012017-12-27 [5] Korea Shipbuilding Corp. 2nd Chungnam after DE 72/821
955 Masan 마산 (馬山)-1,446/2,3501984-10-261985-07-301985-08-072019-12-24 [6] Korea Tacoma 2nd Masan after AKL 909; Participated in RIMPAC 1990 with ROKS Seoul [6]
956 Gyeongbuk (Kyong Buk)경북 (慶北)-1,446/2,3501986-01-231986-07-311986-08-012019-12-24Daewoo S&ME2nd Gyeongbuk after APD 85/826

Corvettes

Corvettes (PCC) were named after cities.

ClassROKN classificationHull numberName (a.k.a.)Hangul name

(Hanja)

Formerly known asDisplacement

(light/full, tons)

Launch dateDelivery dateCommission dateDecommission dateBuilderNote
Donghae class PCC: Patrol Combat Corvette751Donghae동해 (東海)-890/1,0761982-11-181983-11-101983-12-212009-06-30Korea Shipbuilding Corp.Lead ship of PCC Batch-I
752Suwon수원 (水原)-890/1,0761982-12-281983-11-301983-12-212010-06-30Korea Tacoma-
753Gangneung강릉 (江陵)-890/1,0761983-05-141983-12-011983-12-212010-06-30Hyundai Heavy Industries2nd Gangneung after YMS 507
755Anyang안양 (安養)-890/1,0871983-06-151983-12-151983-12-212011-09-30 Daewoo Heavy Industries Recommissioned as ARC Nariño (CM 55) of the Colombian Navy in Aug 2014
Pohang class 756 Pohang 포항 (浦項)-950/1,2201984-02-071984-10-311984-12-182009-06-30Korea Shipbuilding Corp.Lead ship of PCC Batch-II;Moored as museum ship in Pohang
757 Gunsan 군산 (群山)-950/1,2201984-03-271984-11-301984-12-172011-09-30 [7] Korea TacomaScrapped; 2nd Gunsan after AKL 908
758 Gyeongju 경주 (慶州)-950/1,2201984-06-081985-04-301985-05-01 [8] 2014-12-30 [3] Hyundai Heavy IndustriesRecommissioned as BAP Ferré (PM 211) of Peruvian Navy in Jul 2016; 2nd Gyeongju after YMS 502
759 Mokpo 목포 (木浦)-950/1,2201984-10-121985-05-101985-05-17 [8] 2014-12-30 [3] Daewoo Heavy Industries2nd Mokpo after AKL 907
761 Gimcheon 김천 (金泉)-950/1,2201985-11-291986-08-311986-09-012015-12-31 [4] Korea Shipbuilding Corp.Lead ship of PCC Batch-III;Recommissioned as HQ 18 of Vietnam People's Navy in Jun 2017; 2nd Gimcheon after YMS 513
762 Chungju 충주 (忠州)-950/1,2201986-01-241986-09-301986-11-302016-12-31 [9] Korea TacomaTransferred to Philippine Navy as BRP Conrado Yap (PS 39) [10]
763 Jinju 진주 (晋州)-950/1,2201986-02-121986-10-291986-11-012016-12-31 [9] Hyundai Heavy IndustriesRecommissioned as Shabab Misr (1000) of Egyptian Navy in 2007; 2nd Jinju after LCI 102
765 Yeosu 여수 (麗水)-950/1,2201986-06-141986-11-281986-12-012017-12-27 [11] Daewoo Heavy IndustriesRecommissioned as HQ 20 of Vietnam People's Navy in 2018
766 Jinhae 진해 (鎭海)-950/1,2201987-03-181988-07-021988-09-302017-12-27 [11] Hyundai Heavy IndustriesLead ship of PCC Batch-IV
767 Suncheon 순천 (順天)-950/1,2201987-04-031988-07-301988-09-302019-12-24Korea Tacoma2nd Suncheon after PCE 1002/712
768 Iksan 익산 (益山)Iri(이리; 裡里)950/1,2201987-03-241988-09-13-2018-12-31Hyundai Heavy IndustriesName changed from Iri to Iksan on Feb 1, 1999
771 Andong 안동 (安東)-971/1,2731988-05-281988-12-291989-01-052020-12-31 Korea Shipbuilding Corp. 2nd Andong after LST 803
772 Cheonan 천안 (天安)-972/1,2231987-07-241988-12-301989-01-052010-06-11Korea TacomaOn March 26, 2010, ROKS Cheonan was sunk by a North Korean torpedo, resulting in death of 46 sailors; Wreckage displayed at 2nd Fleet; 3rd Cheonan after LCI 101, LST 801

Patrol craft

Patrol craft were named for birds.

Baekgu class

Baekgu means the seagull in Korean. Geomdoksuri means the golden eagle in Korean.

ClassROKN classificationHull numberName (a.k.a.)Hangul name

(Hanja)

Formerly known asDisplacement

(light/full, tons)

Launch dateDelivery dateCommission dateDecommission dateBuilderNote
Asheville class PGM: Patrol Gunboat Missile (aka PSMM)11→101(1974)

→351a→581

Baekgu 11Baekgu 101 (1974)

Baekgu 51aGeomdoksuri581

백구 11/101/51

→검독수리581

USS Benicia (PG-96) 186/2401969-12-201971-10-151972-02-211996-10-31 Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. Delivered in San Diego
PGM 102 class102→352a

→582

Geomdoksuri582검독수리 582Baekgu 102Baekgu 52a180/260-1974-12-021975-04-291996-10-31Tacoma Boatbuilding Co.Armed w/ 2 Standard ARM
103→353a

→583

Geomdoksuri583검독수리 582Baekgu 103Baekgu 53a180/260-1975-03-061975-04-291996-12-28Tacoma Boatbuilding Co.Armed w/ 2 Standard ARM
105→355a

→585

Geomdoksuri585검독수리 585Baekgu 105Baekgu 55a180/2601975-04-221975-09-271975-09-271997-06-30Korea TacomaArmed w/ 2 Standard ARM; Assembled in S. Korea
PGM 106 class106→356a

→586

Geomdoksuri586검독수리 586Baekgu 106Baekgu 56a180/260-1977-08-151978-04-151998-07-31Korea TacomaArmed w/ 4 Harpoon missiles
107→357a

→587

Geomdoksuri587검독수리 587Baekgu 107Baekgu 57a180/260-1977-09-151978-04-151998-02-28Korea TacomaArmed w/ 4 Harpoon missiles
108→358a

→588

Geomdoksuri588검독수리 588Baekgu 108Baekgu 58a180/260-1978-05-311978-08-011998-02-28Korea TacomaArmed w/ 4 Harpoon missiles
109→359a

→589

Geomdoksuri589검독수리 589Baekgu 109Baekgu 59a180/260-1977-12-151978-06-011998-07-31Korea TacomaArmed w/ 4 Harpoon missiles; Built by Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. thru sub contract
111→361a

→591

Geomdoksuri591검독수리 591Baekgu 111Baekgu 61a180/260-1978-02-041978-06-011998-07-31Korea TacomaBuilt by Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. thru sub contract

Chamsuri class

Gireogi means the goose in Korean. Chamsuri means the sea eagle in Korean.

ClassROKN classificationHull numberName (a.k.a.)Hangul name

(Hanja)

Formerly known asDisplacement

(light/full, tons)

Launch dateDelivery dateCommission dateDecommission dateBuilderNote
KIST Boat classPKMPKMM: Patrol Killer Medium Missile

→PKM

PBK 10PKM 121

→PKMM 271a

→PKM 271

Chamsuri 271참수리 271Gireogi 121

→Gireogi 71a

105/120-1971-01-181974-01-011996-11-30Naval Ship Yard (해군공창)Armed w/ 2 Exocet missiles as PKMM
PBK 11PKM 122

→PKMM 272a

→PKM 272

Chamsuri 272참수리 271Gireogi 122

Gireogi 72a

127/133-1974-03-311974-04-301996-11-30Naval Ship YardArmed w/ 2 Exocet missiles as PKMM
CPIC class

(Coastal Patrol and Interdiction Craft)

PKM: Patrol Killer Medium123→211aGireogi 123

Gireogi 11a

기러기 123 →기러기 11-52/74-1975-08-011975-08-01-Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. [12] Aluminum hull
PKM 212 class212Chamsuri 212참수리 212Gireogi 12108/126-1978-03-311978-05-081995Korea Shipbuilding Corp.-
213Chamsuri 213참수리 213Gireogi 13108/126-1978-04-151978-05-08-Korea Shipbuilding Corp.Transferred to Bangladesh Navy in 2000 as P1012 [10]
215Chamsuri 215참수리 215Gireogi 15108/126-1978-06-031978-06-152003Korea Shipbuilding Corp.-
PKM 216 class (34 in class)216Chamsuri 216참수리 216Gireogi 16112/147-1978-11-151978-11-20-Korea Shipbuilding Corp.-
217Chamsuri 217참수리 217Gireogi 17112/147-1978-11-241978-12-11-Korea Shipbuilding Corp.-
218Chamsuri 218참수리 218Gireogi 18112/147-1978-11-301978-12-11-Korea Shipbuilding Corp.-
219Chamsuri 219참수리 219Gireogi 19112/147-1978-11-161978-11-20-Korea TacomaDisplay in Hwacheon
221Chamsuri 221참수리 221Gireogi 21112/147-1978-11-301978-12-11-Korea Tacoma-
222Chamsuri 222참수리 222Gireogi 22112/147-1978-11-301978-12-11-Korea Tacoma-
223Chamsuri 223참수리 223Gireogi 23------Transferred to Philippine Navy in 2006 as PG 118 [10]
225Chamsuri 225참수리 225Gireogi 25------Transferred to Philippine Navy in 1995 as PG 110 [10]
226Chamsuri 226참수리 226Gireogi 26------Transferred to Philippine Navy in 1995 as PG 118 [10]
227Chamsuri 227참수리 227Gireogi 27-------
228Chamsuri 228참수리 228Gireogi 28------Displayed at Changwon Moonsung Univ.
229Chamsuri 229참수리 229Gireogi 29------Transferred to Philippine Navy in 1995 as PG 112 [10]
231Chamsuri 231참수리 231Gireogi 31------Transferred to Philippine Navy in 1995 as PG 114 [10]
232Chamsuri 232참수리 232Gireogi 32------Transferred to Philippine Navy in 1995 as PG 115 [10]
233Chamsuri 233참수리 233Gireogi 33------Transferred to Kazakhstan Navy in 2004 as RK 033 [10]
235Chamsuri 235참수리 235Gireogi 35------Transferred to Philippine Navy in 2006 as PG 117 [10]
236Chamsuri 236참수리 236Gireogi 36-------
237Chamsuri 237참수리 237Gireogi 37------Transferred to Ghana Navy in 2010 as P33 [10]
238Chamsuri 238참수리 238Gireogi 38-------
239Chamsuri 239참수리 239Gireogi 39------Transferred to Kazakhstan Navy in 2004 as RK 032 [10]
251Chamsuri 251참수리 251Gireogi 51------Transferred to Kazakhstan Navy in 2004 as RK 031 [10]
252Chamsuri 252참수리 252Gireogi 52-------
253Chamsuri 253참수리 253Gireogi 53-------
255Chamsuri 255참수리 255Gireogi 55-------
256Chamsuri 256참수리 256Gireogi 56-------
257Chamsuri 257참수리 257Gireogi 57----2013-12-31--
258Chamsuri 258참수리 258Gireogi 58-------
259Chamsuri 259참수리 259Gireogi 59-------
261Chamsuri 261참수리 261Gireogi 61-------
262Chamsuri 262참수리 262Gireogi 62----2013-12-31--
263Chamsuri 263참수리 263Gireogi 63----2013-12-31-Displayed in Yeongheungdo
265Chamsuri 265참수리 265Gireogi 65-------
266Chamsuri 266참수리 266Gireogi 66-------
267Chamsuri 267참수리 267Gireogi 67--1982-08-29-2014-01-xxKorea Tacoma-
PKM 268 class (68 in class)268Chamsuri 268참수리 268Gireogi 68----2014-12-30 [3] --
269Chamsuri 269참수리 269Gireogi 69----2014-12-30 [3] --
273Chamsuri 273참수리 273Gireogi 73----2014-12-30 [3] --
275Chamsuri 275참수리 275Gireogi 75----2014-12-30 [3] --
276Chamsuri 276참수리 276Gireogi 76-------
277Chamsuri 277참수리 277Gireogi 77----2014-12-30 [3] -Transferred to Philippine Navy in 1998 as PG 116 [10]
278Chamsuri 278참수리 278Gireogi 78-------
279Chamsuri 279참수리 279Gireogi 79----2014-12-30 [3] --
281Chamsuri 281참수리 281Gireogi 81----2014-12-30 [3] --
282Chamsuri 282참수리 282Gireogi 82----2014-12-30 [3] --
283Chamsuri 283참수리 283Gireogi 83----2015-12-31 [4] --
285Chamsuri 285참수리 285Gireogi 85--1985-08-07-2015-12-31 [4] Korea Shipbuilding Corp.Displayed at ROKS Seoul Park in Seoul
286Chamsuri 286참수리 286Gireogi 86--1986-06-xx-2016-12-31Korea Tacoma-
287Chamsuri 287참수리 287Gireogi 87--1986-06-xx-2016-12-31Korea Tacoma-
288Chamsuri 288참수리 288Gireogi 88----2015-12-31 [4] --
289Chamsuri 289참수리 289Gireogi 89--1986-06-xx-2016-12-31Korea Tacoma-
291Chamsuri 291참수리 291Gireogi 91----2015-12-31 [4] --
292Chamsuri 292참수리 292Gireogi 92---1987-04-012017-12-29 [13] Korea Shipbuilding Corp.Became target ship
293Chamsuri 293참수리 293Gireogi 93----2017-12-27 [11] --
295Chamsuri 295참수리 295Gireogi 95----2010-11-10-Sank near Jeju after collision
296Chamsuri 296참수리 296Gireogi 96----2017-12-27 [11] --
297Chamsuri 297참수리 297Gireogi 97----2017-12-27 [11] --
298Chamsuri 298참수리 298Gireogi 98---19872020-12-31--
299Chamsuri 299참수리 299Gireogi 99---19872020-12-31--
311Chamsuri 311참수리 311----19872020-12-31--
312Chamsuri 312참수리 312----19872020-12-31--
357Chamsuri 357참수리 357--1992-08-28 (completion)--2002-06-29Korea TacomaSunk in the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong, later salvaged and being displayed at the Second Fleet HQ

Jebi class and Doksuri 11 class

Jebi (PK) means the swallow in Korean. Doksuri (FB) means the vulture in Korean.

ClassROKN classificationHull numberName (a.k.a.)Hangul name

(Hanja)

Formerly known asDisplacement

(light/full, tons)

Launch dateDelivery dateCommission dateDecommission dateBuilderNote
Haksaeng classPBKPK: Patrol KillerPBK 1→PK 151 (1974)Jebi 151

Jebi 51

제비 51Haksaeng 161/701972-11-181972-11-181973-01-151993?Korea Shipbuilding Corp.-
PBK 2→PK 152 (1974)Jebi 152

Jebi 52

제비 52Haksaeng 261/701972-11-181972-11-181973-01-151993?Korea Shipbuilding Corp.-
PK 153 class (29 in class)PK: Patrol Killer153Jebi 153

Jebi 53

제비 53-70/78-1975-05-311975-06-011993?Korea Tacoma12 PKs transferred to Philippines [10]
155Jebi 155

Jebi 55

제비 55-70/78-1975-05-311975-06-011993? Korea Shipbuilding Corp.
156Jebi 156

Jebi 56

제비 56-70/78-1975-08-011975-08-011993?Korea Shipbuilding Corp.
157Jebi 157

Jebi 57

제비 57-70/78-1975-09-151975-09-171993?Korea Tacoma
158Jebi 158

Jebi 58

제비 58-70/78-1975-10-081975-10-081993?Korea Shipbuilding Corp.
159Jebi 159

Jebi 59

제비 59-70/78-1975-11-011975-11-011993?Korea Tacoma
160Jebi 160

Jebi 60

제비 60-70/78-1975-11-251975-11-251993?Korea Tacoma
161Jebi 161

Jebi 61

제비 61-70/78-1975-11-251975-11-251993?Korea Shipbuilding Corp.
162Jebi 162

Jebi 62

제비 62-70/78-1975-12-221975-12-291993?Korea Tacoma
163Jebi 163

Jebi 63

제비 63-70/78-1975-12-271975-12-291993?Korea Tacoma
165Jebi 165

Jebi 65

제비 65-70/78-1976-01-201976-02-111993?Korea Shipbuilding Corp.
166Jebi 166

Jebi 66

제비 66-70/78-1976-01-231976-02-111993?Korea Tacoma
167Jebi 167

Jebi 67

제비 67-70/78-1976-01-231976-02-111984-07-26Korea TacomaGrounded and sank near Yeocheongdo
168Jebi 168

Jebi 68

제비 68-70/78-1976-02-041976-02-111993?Korea Tacoma12 PKs transferred to Philippines [10]
169Jebi 169

Jebi 69

제비 69-70/78-1976-02-231976-02-111993?Korea Shipbuilding Corp.
170Jebi 170

Jebi 70

제비 70-70/78-1976-02-271976-02-281993?Korea Tacoma
171Jebi 171

Jebi 71

제비 71-70/78-1976-02-271976-02-281993?Korea Tacoma
172Jebi 172

Jebi 72

제비 72-70/78-1976-02-201976-02-281993?Korea Tacoma
173Jebi 170

Jebi 73

제비 73-70/78-1976-03-301976-04-011993-02-15Korea Shipbuilding Corp.
175Jebi 175

Jebi 75

제비 75-70/78-1976-03-301976-04-011993?Korea Shipbuilding Corp.
176Jebi 176

Jebi 76

제비 76-70/78-1977-11-181977-12-201993?Korea Shipbuilding Corp.
177Jebi 177

Jebi 77

제비 77-70/78-1977-11-211977-12-201993?Korea Tacoma
178Jebi 178

Jebi 78

제비 78-70/78-1977-11-181977-12-201993-02-15Korea Shipbuilding Corp.
179Jebi 179

Jebi 79

제비 79-70/78-1977-11-281977-12-201993?Korea Tacoma
180Jebi 80제비 80-70/78-1977-12-201978-01-301993?Korea Shipbuilding Corp.
181Jebi 81제비 81-70/78-1978-01-311978-03-021993-02-15Korea Tacoma
182Jebi 82제비 82-70/78-1977-12-201978-01-301993?Korea Shipbuilding Corp.
183Jebi 83제비 83-70/78-1978-02-101978-03-021993?Korea Tacoma
185Jebi 85제비 85-70/78-1978-03-151978-04-151991-04-08Korea Shipbuilding Corp.Sunk after collision
ClassROKN classificationHull numberName (a.k.a.)Hangul name

(Hanja)

Formerly known asDisplacement

(light/full, tons)

Launch dateDelivery dateCommission dateDecommission dateBuilderNote
FB(B) 11 classFB(B): Fast Boat11Doksuri 11독수리 11-30/33-1973-03-051973-11-191976-04-13Korea Shipbuilding Corp.Aluminum hull; Became service craft after decommission
12Doksuri 12독수리 12-30/33-1973-03-051973-11-19
13Doksuri 13독수리 13-30/33-1973-07-311973-11-19
15Doksuri 15독수리 15-30/33-1973-07-311973-11-19
16Doksuri 16독수리 16-30/33-1973-08-231973-11-19
17Doksuri 17독수리 17-30/33-1973-08-231973-11-19
18Doksuri 18독수리 18-30/33-1973-10-101973-11-19
19Doksuri 19독수리 19-30/33-1973-10-101973-11-19
20Doksuri 20독수리 20-30/33-1974-04-151974-04-22
21Doksuri 21독수리 21-30/33-1974-04-151974-04-22
22Doksuri 22독수리 22-30/33-1974-04-151974-05-24

Amphibious warfare ships

Solgae (LSF) means the black kite in Korean.

ClassROKN classificationHull numberName (a.k.a.)Hangul name

(Hanja)

Formerly known asDisplacement

(light/full, tons)

Launch dateDelivery dateCommission dateDecommission dateBuilderNote
LSF 611 classLSF: Landing Ship Fast611Solgae 611솔개 611-xxx/1201989-06-091989-12-29-2005-06-30Korea Tacoma-

Auxiliary ships

Dadohae (ASL) means an archipelago in Korean.

Sincheonji (AGS) means a new world in Korean.

Mulgae (LCU) means the fur seal in Korean.

ClassROKN classificationHull numberName (a.k.a.)Hangul name

(Hanja)

Formerly known asDisplacement

(light/full, tons)

Launch dateDelivery dateCommission dateDecommission dateBuilderNote
Dadohae classASL: Midget-submarine Tender50Dadohae다도해 (多島海)-27701992-07-101993-01-301993-03-132020-06-30Korea Tacoma-
Sincheonji classAGS: Surveying Ship11Sincheonji신천지 (新天地)--1992-07-07-1993-07-052013-12-31--
LCU 72 classLCU: Landing Craft Utility2 →72Mulgae 72물개 72-187/370-1976-11-xx1978-06-01-Korea Tacomaex-Service craft added to Fleet List on 1978-06-01
3 →73Mulgae 73물개 73-187/370-1976-11-xx1978-06-01-Korea Tacoma
5 →75Mulgae 75물개 75-187/370-1976-11-xx1978-06-01-Korea Tacoma
76Mulgae 76물개 76---1979?----
77Mulgae 77물개 77---1979?----
78Mulgae 78물개 78---1979?-2014?-Transferred to Philippines after decommission

Ships acquired after the Korean War

After the Korean War, most of the ships acquired under the terms of the Security Assistance Program based on the "Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Government of the United States of America concerning the Loan of American Vessels".

A total of 109 ships acquired: 3 DD, 9 DD (FRAM), 3 DE, 6 APD, 3 PCE/MSF, 4 PCEC, 4 PCE, 1 PCE (AGP), 3 PC, 1 PB (PT), 9 PB, 9 FB, 4 SB, 9 LST, 1 LSMR, 12 LSM, 3 MSC(O), 8 MSC, 2 ATS, 2 ARS, 2 ATA, 1 ARL, 2 AOG, 1 AO, 1 YO, 4 AKL, 1 LCU, 1 MSB

Destroyers

Destroyers (DD, DE, APD) were named after provinces and large cities, with the exceptions of Chungmu (named after Admiral Yi Sunshin), Asan (Admiral Yi's hometown), and Ungpo (named for Admiral Yi's Battle of Ungpo).

ClassROKN classificationHull numberName (a.k.a.)Hangul name

(Hanja)

Formerly known asDisplacement

(light/full, tons)

Launch dateDelivery dateCommission dateDecommission dateBuilderNote
Fletcher class DD: Destroyer91 →911a Chungmu 충무 (忠武) USS Erben (DD-631) 2,100/3,0571943-03-211963-05-161963-09-051993-03-31Bath Iron WorksDelivered in Long Beach; 3rd ship named for Admiral Yi Sunshin after PG 313, PG 315
92 →912a Seoul 서울 USS Halsey Powell (DD-686) 2,100/3,0571943-06-301968-04-271968-07-191982-01-15 Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp. Delivered in Long Beach; 2nd Seoul after LCI 101
93 →913a Busan (Pusan)부산 (釜山) USS Hickox (DD-673) 2,100/3,0571943-07-041968-11-151969-03-251989-04-30 Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. Delivered in Boston; 2nd Busan after AKL 901
Gearing class

(FRAM)

DD →DDH: Destroyer Helicopter→DD95 →915a Chungbuk 충북 (忠北) USS Chevalier (DD-805) 2,376/3,5001944-10-291972-07-301972-12-262000-06-30 Bath Iron Works Delivered in San Diego
96 →916a Jeonbuk 전북 (全北) USS Everett F. Larson (DD-830) 2,350/3,4701945-01-281972-10-301972-12-281999-04-30 Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. Delivered in Long Beach;Display in Gangneung
Allen M. Sumner class (FRAM)DD: Destroyer97 →917a Daegu 대구 (大邱) USS Wallace L. Lind (DD-703) 2,408/3,2621944-06-141973-12-031974-01-241994-12-30Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Co.Delivered in San Diego; 2nd Daegu after JMS 303
98 →918a Incheon 인천 (仁川) USS De Haven (DD-727) 2,447/3,2471944-01-091973-12-041974-01-241994-12-30Bath Iron WorksDelivered in Long Beach; 2nd Incheon after AKL 902
Gearing class (FRAM)DD →DDH: Destroyer Helicopter→DD99 →919a Daejeon (Taejon)대전 (大田) USS New (DD-818) 2,176/3,4601945-08-181977-03-251977-07-012000-03-31 Consolidated Steel Corp. Delivered in Philadelphia; 2nd Daejeon after JMS 301
90 →921a Gwangju (Kwangju)광주 (光州) USS Richard E. Kraus (DD-849) 2,416/3,5021946-03-021977-03-251977-07-012000-12-31 [14] Bath Iron WorksDelivered in Norfolk; 2nd Gwangju after YMS 503
922 Gangwon (Kangwon)강원 (江原) USS William R. Rush (DD-714) 2,475/3,5571945-07-081978-07-011978-09-152000-12-29 [14] Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Co.Delivered in New York; Donated as museum ship and scrapped; 2nd Gangwon after DE 72
923 Gyeonggi (Kyong Ki)경기 (京畿) USS Newman K. Perry (DD-883) 2,425/3,4601945-03-171981-02-271981-05-181998-08-31Consolidated Steel Corp.Delivered in Newport; 2nd Gyeonggi after DE 71
925 Jeonju 전주 (全州) USS Rogers (DD-876) 2,425/3,4601944-11-201981-08-111981-10-141999-12-30Consolidated Steel Corp.Delivered in Seattle;Display at Sapgyo Marine Park [15]
Cannon class DE: Destroyer Escort71 Gyeonggi (Kyong Ki)경기 (京畿) USS Muir (DE-770) 1,240/1,6201944-06-041956-02-021956-06-231977-12-28 Tampa Shipbuilding Co. Delivered in Boston
72 Gangwon (Kangwon)강원 (江原) USS Sutton (DE-771) 1,240/1,6201944-08-061956-02-021956-06-231977-10-28Tampa Shipbuilding Co.Delivered in Boston
Rudderow class 73 →821a Chungnam 충남 (忠南) USS Holt (DE-706) 1,450/1,6731944-02-151963-06-191963-10-171984-01-31 Defoe Shipbuilding Co. Delivered in Seattle;Detected Russian sub in 1964
Crosley class APD: Transport Destroyer (High-speed Transport)APD 81→822a Gyeongnam (Kyong Nam)경남 (慶南) USS Cavallaro (APD-128) 1,268/2,1141944-06-151959-10-151960-02-172000-12-29 [14] Defoe Shipbuilding Co.Delivered in Long Beach; Became target ship after decommission
APD 82→823a Asan (Ah San)아산 (牙山) USS Harry L. Corl (APD-108) 1,680/2,1141944-03-011966-06-011966-08-051984-08-31 Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard Delivered in Jinhae
Rudderow class PG

APD(1974)

PG 83→APD 83

→825a

Ungpo 웅포 (熊浦) USS Julius A. Raven (APD-110) 1,268/2,1141944-03-031966-06-011966-08-051984-08-31Bethlehem-Hingham ShipyardDelivered in Jinhae
Buckley class PG 85→APD 85

→826a

Gyeongbuk (Kyong Puk)경북 (慶北) USS Kephart (DE-207/APD-61) 1,684/2,1251943-09-061967-08-161967-11-111985-04-30 Charleston Navy Yard Delivered in Jinhae
PG 86→APD 86

→827a

Jeonnam (Chun Nam)전남 (全南) USS Hayter (DE 212/APD 80) 1,400/2,0431943-11-111967-08-161967-11-111986-10-31Charleston Navy YardDelivered in Jinhae
Rudderow class PG 87→APD 87

→828a

Jeju (Che Ju)제주 (濟州) USS William M. Hobby (APD-95) 1,650/1,8201944-02-021967-08-161967-11-111986-10-31Charleston Navy YardDelivered in Jinhae

Patrol vessels

PCEs were named for places related with Admiral Yi Sunshin's battles, with the exception of Geojin (named for Battle of Geojin in 1960).

PCs were named for mountains.

Olppaemi (PB) means the owl. Doksuri (FB) means the vulture in Korean. Boramae (SB) means the falcon in Korean.

ClassROKN classificationHull numberName (a.k.a.)Hangul name

(Hanja)

Formerly known asDisplacement

(light/full, tons)

Launch dateDelivery dateCommission dateDecommission dateBuilderNote
Auk class PCE: Patrol Craft Escort→PCE/MSF (1971)1001

→711a

Sinseong (Shin Song)신성 (新城) USS Ptarmigan (AM-376/MSF-376) 799/1,1571944-07-151963-07-251963-12-041984-05-31Savannah Machine and Foundry Co.Delivered in Seattle
1002

→712a

Suncheon (Sunchon)순천 (順天) USS Speed (AM-116/MSF-116) 799/1,1571942-04-181967-11-171968-xx-xx1984-05-31 American Ship Building Co. Delivered in Seattle
1003

→713a

Geoje (Koje)거제 (巨濟) USS Dextrous (AM-341/MSF-341) 799/1,1571943-06-171967-12-151968-xx-xx1984-05-31Gulf Shipbuilding Corp.Delivered in Seattle
PCE-842 classPCEC: Patrol Craft Escort Control

→PCE (1975)

51Noryang(Ro Ryang)노량 (露梁)USS Asheboro (PCE-882)650/9001943-12-031955-02-11-1977-12-28Albina Engine and Machine WorksDelivered in San Francisco
52Myeongnyang(Myong Ryang)명량 (鳴梁)USS PCE-896650/9001943-05-221955-02-11-1977-12-28Willamette Iron and Steel Corp.Delivered in San Francisco
53Hansan한산 (閑山)USS PCE-873650/9001943-05-051955-09-021956-03-121977-09-15Albina Engine and Machine WorksDelivered in New York
55Okpo옥포 (玉浦)USS PCE-898/PCEC-898650/9001943-08-031955-09-021956-03-121977-09-15Willamette Iron and Steel Corp.Delivered in New York
PCE: Patrol Craft Escort56Dangpo(Tang Po)당포 (唐浦)USS Marfa (PCE-842)735/8971943-11-141961-12-131962-06-261967-01-19Pullman Standard Car Manufacturing Co.Delivered in Charleston;Sunk by N. Korean coastal artillery
57

→731a

Byeokpa(Pyok Pa)벽파 (碧波)USS Dania (PCE-870)735/8971943-02-271961-12-131962-06-261979-04-30Albina Engine and Machine WorksDelivered in Charleston
58

→732a

Yulpo(Ryul Po)율포 (栗浦)USS Somerset (PCE-892)735/8971943-05-011961-12-131962-06-261978-12-01Willamette Iron and Steel Corp.Delivered in Charleston
59

→733a

Sacheon(Sa Chon)사천 (泗川)USS Batesburg (PCE-903)735/8971943-09-061961-12-131962-06-261979-04-30Willamette Iron and Steel Corp.Delivered in Charleston
Admirable classPCE: Patrol Craft Escort50 Geojin (Kojin)거진 (巨津) USAS Report (AGP-289) 771/9761944-08-081967-04-271967-05-021974-01-21General Engineering and Dry Dock Co.ex-US Army intelligence ship [16] ; Replaced ROKS Dangpo
PC-461 class PC: Submarine Chaser707 Odaesan (O Tae San)

→Odae (1963)

오대산 (五臺山) USS Winnemucca (PC-1145) 277/3801943-10-271960-11-01-1974-01-21 Defoe Shipbuilding Co. -
708Geumjeongsan(Kum Chong San)

→Geumjeong (1963)

금정산 (金井山)USS Grosse Pointe (PC-1546)300/4251944-01-301960-11-21-1974-01-21Consolidated Shipbuilding Corp.Delivered in Seattle
709Seoraksan

→Seorak (1963)

설악산 (雪嶽山)USS Chadron (PC-564)320/4251942-04-121964-01-24-1974-01-21Consolidated Shipbuilding Corp.Delivered at Guam
105' Aluminum Motor Torpedo BoatPB: Patrol Boat1Olppaemi 1올빼미 1PT-812 [17] 1021951-02-011967-04-27-1969-02-10Philadelphia Navy Yardex-US Army intelligence boat [16] ; Transferred as PGM in Incheon w/ ROKS Geojin
80' Elco Motor Torpedo Boat2Olppaemi 2올빼미 2ROKS Galmaegi (PT23)33/49-1967-11-01-1969-02-10-ROKS Galmaegi (PT23)recommissioned (ex-USS PT-616)
Cape class 3Olppaemi 3올빼미 3USCGC Cape Rosier78/98-1968-09-24-1977-09-15 United States Coast Guard Yard Became service craft after decommission
5Olppaemi 5올빼미 5USCGC Cape Sable78/98-1968-09-24-
6Olppaemi6올빼미 6USCGC Cape Providence78/98-1968-09-24-
7Olppaemi7올빼미 7USCGC Cape Florida78/98-1968-11-27-1971-06-xxDecommissioned due to accident
8Olppaemi8올빼미 8USCGC Cape Porpoise78/98-1968-11-27-1977-09-15Became service craft after decommission
9Olppaemi9올빼미 9USCGC Cape Falcon78/98-1968-11-27-
10Olppaemi10올빼미 10USCGC Cape Trinity78/98-1968-11-27-
11 Olppaemi11 올빼미 11 USCGC Cape Darby 78/98-1969-03-21-
12Olppaemi12올빼미 12USCGC Cape Kiwanda78/98-1969-03-21-
FB 1 classFB: Fast Boat1Doksuri 1독수리 1-30/33-1967-09-25-1976-04-13Sewart Seacraft, Inc. [18] Became service craft after decommission; Scrapped on 1977-10-15
2Doksuri 2독수리 2-30/33-1967-10-04-
3Doksuri3독수리 3-30/33-1967-10-04-
5Doksuri5독수리 5-30/33-1967-11-01-
6Doksuri6독수리 6-30/33-1967-11-01-Became service craft after decommission
7Doksuri7독수리 7-30/33-1967-11-01-Became service craft after decommission; Scrapped on 1977-10-15
8Doksuri 8독수리 8-30/33-1967-12-18-
9Doksuri9독수리 9-30/33-1967-12-18-
10Doksuri 10독수리 10-30/33-1968-02-10-
SB 1 classSB1Boramae1보라매 1F 319.25/11-1964-04-xx1967-xx-xx1973Sewart Seacraft, Inc. [18] ex-Service craft; Became service craft after decommission
2Boramae 2보라매 2F 329.25/11-1964-04-xx1967-xx-xx
3Boramae 3보라매 3F 339.25/11-1964-04-xx1967-xx-xx
5Boramae5보라매 5F 359.25/11-1964-04-xx1967-xx-xx

Amphibious warfare ships

LSTs were named for mountains and mountain peaks.

LSMR was named for a town by the sea. LSMs were named for islands.

ClassROKN classificationHull numberName (a.k.a.)Hangul name

(Hanja)

Formerly known asDisplacement

(light/full, tons)

Launch dateDelivery dateCommission dateDecommission dateBuilderNote
LST-542 classLST: Landing Ship Tank807 →671a Unbong (Un Pong)운봉 (雲峰) USS LST-1010 1,653/4,0801944-03-291955-03-22-2006-12-31Bethlehem Steel Co.Delivered in San Diego;Display at Gimpo Marine Park
LST-1 class808 →672a Deokbong (Dukbong)덕봉 (德峰)USS LST-2271,653/4,0801943-09-211955-03-291955-09-131989-10-31Chicago Bridge and Iron Co.-
809 →673a Bibong 비봉 (飛鳳)USS LST-2181,653/4,0801943-07-201955-05-031955-09-131997-03-31Chicago Bridge and Iron Co.-
810 →675a Gyebong (Kaebong)계봉 (鷄峰) USS Berkshire County (LST-288) 1,653/4,0801943-11-071956-03-051956-03-051999-08-31American Bridge Co.-
811 Jangsu 장수 (將帥)USS LST-53/APL-59)1,653/4,0801943-11-061955-05-11-1959-04-18Dravo Corp.-
LST-542 class812 →676a Wibong (Weebong)위봉 (威鳳) USS Johnson County (LST-849) 1,653/4,0801945-01-161959-01-131959-05-192006-12-31American Bridge Co.Delivered in Seattle; Donated as museum ship in Gunsan
813 →677a Suyeong (Su Yong)수영 (水營) USS Kane County (LST-853) 1,653/4,0801944-11-191958-12-221958-12-222005-12-31Chicago Bridge & Iron Co.Donated as museum ship in Goseong
815 →678a Bukhan 북한 (北漢) USS Linn County (LST-900) 1,653/4,0801944-12-281958-12-021958-12-022005-12-31Dravo Corp.Delivered in San Francisco
816 →679a Hwasan 화산 (華山) USS Pender County (LST-1080) 1,653/4,0801945-05-021958-10-301959-03-011999-11-30Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard, Inc.Delivered in Long Beach;Display atSapgyoMarine Park
LSM(R)-501 class LSMR: Landing Ship Medium Rocket311 →650a Siheung (Si Hung)시흥 (始興) USS St. Joseph's River (LSM(R)-527) 1,040/1,1971945-05-191960-09-151961-01-211982-05-31 Brown Shipbuilding Co. Delivered in San Diego
LSM-1 classLSM: Landing Ship Medium601 →651aDaecho대초 (大草)USS LSM-546513/9121945-08-251955-02-161955-02-161989-05-31Brown Shipbuilding Co.Delivered in Jinhae
602 →652aYeodo여도 (麗島)USS LSM-268513/9121944-05-121955-02-161955-02-161993-10-30Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co.Delivered in Jinhae
603Dokdo독도 (獨島)USS LSM-419513/9121944-11-181955-02-161955-02-161963-02-26Dravo Corp.Delivered in Jinhae;Grounded and damaged beyond repair
605 →653aGadeok가덕 (加德)USS LSM-462513/9121945-02-031955-02-161955-02-161997-03-31Brown Shipbuilding Co.Delivered in Jinhae
606 →655aGeomun(Ku Moon)거문 (巨文)USS LSM-30513/9121944-05-281956-04-031956-08-231997-05-31Brown Shipbuilding Co.Delivered in Seattle
607 →656aBian비안 (飛雁)USS LSM-96513/9121944-10-071956-04-031956-08-231997-03-31Brown Shipbuilding Co.Delivered in Seattle
608→LSML 608Pungdo풍도 (豊島)USS LSM-54513/9121944-07-141956-05-03-1984-02-29Brown Shipbuilding Co.Delivered in Seattle;Became minelayer LSML 608 in 1977
609 →657aWolmi월미 (月尾)USS LSM-57513/9121944-07-211956-05-03-1999-02-28Brown Shipbuilding Co.Delivered in Seattle
610 →658aGirin기린 (麒麟)USS LSM-19513/9121944-05-141956-07-03-1999-02-28Brown Shipbuilding Co.-
611 →659aNeongna능라 (綾羅)USS LSM-84513/9121944-05-141956-07-031956-07-031998-02-28Brown Shipbuilding Co.-
612 →661aSinmi신미 (身彌)USS LSM-316513/9121944-06-181956-10-181956-10-181998-02-28Pullman Standard Car Manufacturing Co.Delivered in Jinhae
613 →662a→LSML 550 Ulleung 울릉 (鬱陵) USS LSM-17 513/9121944-05-071956-10-181956-10-181997-12-31Brown Shipbuilding Co.Became minelayer LSML 550 on 1984-02-29

Mine warfare ships

Minesweepers (MSC) were named for towns.

ClassROKN classificationHull numberName (a.k.a.)Hangul name

(Hanja)

Formerly known asDisplacement

(light/full, tons)

Launch dateDelivery dateCommission dateDecommission dateBuilderNote
YMS-1 class AMSMSC(O):Minesweeper Coastal(Old)519 Geumhwa 금화 (金化) USS Curlew (MSC(O)-8) /AMS-8/YMS-218270/3501942-12-231956-01-041956-01-061975-09-15J. N. Martinac Shipbuilding Co.Delivered in Jinhae
520 Gimpo 김포 (金浦) USS Kite (MSC(O)-22) /AMS-22/YMS-374270/3501944-02-171956-01-041956-01-061977-09-15Weaver ShipyardsDelivered in Jinhae
521 Gochang 고창 (高敞) USS Mockingbird (MSC(O)-27) /AMS-27/YMS-419270/3501944-03-231956-01-041956-01-061977-09-15Henry C. Grebe & Co.Delivered in Jinhae
MSC-268 classMSC: Minesweeper Coastal522 →551aGeumsan금산 (錦山)MSC-284329/3781959-06-12 (completion)1959-06-231959-11-061999-12-30Harbor Boat Building Co.Delivered in Long Beach
523 →552aGoheung고흥 (高興)MSC-285329/3781959-08-14 (completion)1959-09-101960-02-132000-12-30Harbor Boat Building Co.Delivered in Long Beach
525 →553aGeumgok금곡 (金谷)MSC-286329/3781959-08-30 (completion)1959-11-101960-04-212001-03-31Harbor Boat Building Co.Delivered in Long Beach
MSC-294 class526 →555aNamyang남양 (南陽)MSC-295312/3781963-08-13 (completion)1963-09-07-2003-07-31 Peterson Builders, Inc.Delivered in Boston
527 →556aHadong하동 (河東)MSC-296312/3781963-10-14 (completion)1963-11-06-2003-12-31Peterson Builders, Inc.Delivered in Boston
528 →557aSamcheok삼척 (三陟)MSC-316312/3781968-06-20 (completion)1968-07-121969-02-152002-04-30Peterson Builders, Inc.Delivered in Boston
529 →558aYeongdong영동 (永同)MSC-320335/3781975-09-01 (completion)1975-10-021976-03-102003-12-31Harbor Boat Building Co.Delivered in Philadelphia
530 →559aOkcheon옥천 (沃川)MSC-321335/3781975-09-01 (completion)1975-10-021976-03-102003-12-31Harbor Boat Building Co.Delivered in Philadelphia

Auxiliary ships

ATSs and ARSs were named for cities with an industrial complex. ATAs were named for mountains near Seoul. ARL was named for a town.

AOGs and AOs were named for lakes, with the exception of Baegyeon.

AKLs were named for port towns and later for bays (Cheonsu, Gwangyang, Yeongil).

Mulgae (LCU) means the fur seal in Korean.

ClassROKN classificationHull numberName (a.k.a.)Hangul name

(Hanja)

Formerly known asDisplacement

(light/full, tons)

Launch dateDelivery dateCommission dateDecommission dateBuilderNote
Edenton class ATS: Salvage and Rescue Ship27 Pyeongtaek 평택 (平澤) USS Beaufort (ATS-2) 2,600/3,5001968-12-011997-02-201997-04-022016-12-31 [19] Brooks Marinei-
28 Gwangyang (Kwang Yang)광양 (光陽) USS Brunswick (ATS-3) 2,600/3,5001969-10-141997-02-201997-04-022015-03-31Brooks MarineiScrapped;2nd Gwangyang after AKL 62
Diver class ARS: Salvage Ship25 Changwon 창원 (昌原) USS Grasp (ARS-24) 1,682/1,9401943-04-271978-03-011978-09-151996-10-31 Basalt Rock Co. Delivered in Hawaii
26 Gumi 구미 (龜尾) USS Deliver (ARS-23) 1,720/2,0001943-09-251980-09-19-1998-01-31Basalt Rock Co.-
Maricopa classATA: Ocean Tug2 →31a Yongmun 용문 (龍門) USS Keosanqua (ATA-198) 534/8351943-03-191962-02-011962-05-251997-02-28Levingston Shipbuilding Co.Delivered in San Diego
Sotoyomo class 3 →32a Dobong 도봉 (道峰) USS Pinola (ATA-206) 534/8351945-02-101962-02-021962-05-251996-10-31Gulfport Shipbuilding Corp.Delivered in Long Beach
Achelous class ARL: Repair Ship1 Deoksu 덕수 (德壽) USS Minotaur (ARL-15) 2,366/4,1001944-09-301955-10-031956-03-121983-04-30Chicago Bridge & Iron Co.Delivered in New York; aka R 1
Rincon class AOG: Gasoline Tanker55 Soyang 소양 (昭陽) USNS Rincon (T-AOG-77) 2,100/6,0471945-06-051982-02-01-1998-10-23Todd Shipbuilding-
56Jinyang진양 (晋陽)USNS Petaluma (T-AOG-79)2,100/6,0471945-08-091982-02-02-1997-08-29Todd Shipbuilding-
-AO: Oiler7 →53aCheongpyeong청평 (淸平)1,800/5,400-1971-xx-xx-1997?-Japanese tanker
YO-55classYO 5→AO 5 (1956)

→YO 5 (1963)

→AO 5 (1973)

→AO 52a

5 →52aBaegyeonHwacheon(1963)백연 (白淵) → 화천 (華川)USS Derrick (YO-59)893/2,689-1955-10-051955-10-141980-07-30RTC Shipbuilding Co.Commissioned as USS Derrick on 1943-02-02
U.S. Army FS Design 381AKL: Light Cargo Ship907Mokpo목포 (木浦)FS-397/USCGC Trillium (WAK-170)460/958-1956-03-02-1978-04-01Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp. [20] Delivered in Treasure Island; Became intelligence ship after decommission
Camano class908

→61a

Gunsan

Cheonsu (1980)

군산 (群山) → 천수 (淺水)USS Sharps (AG-139/AKL-10)460/958-1956-04-031956-08-231981-12-20Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp.Commissioned as USS Sharps on 1947-08-03;Delivered in Seattle
909

→62a

Masan

Gwangyang (1980)

마산 (馬山) → 광양 (光陽)FS-383/T-AKL-35460/958-1956-09-05-1980-07-31Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp.Delivered to the US Army in 1944; Delivered in Seattle
910

→63a

Ulsan

Yeongil (1980)

울산 (蔚山) → 영일 (迎日)USS Brule (AKL-28)460/9581943-12-xx (laid down)1971-11-011971-11-011982-05-31Sturgeon Bay Shipbuilding Co.2nd Yeongil after LSSL 110
LCT Mk6LCU: Landing Craft Utility1 →71aMulgae 71물개 71LCT(6)-531 [21] 143/3091943-09-051960-12-xx1969-xx-xx1973Bison Shipbuilding Corp.ex-Service craft added to Fleet List on 1978-06-01
-MSB: Minesweeping Boat1MSB 1-MSB-2 [22] 30/4219461962-04-xx1969-xx-xx1973Norfolk Naval ShipyardBecame service craft

Ships acquired before and during the Korean War

The Republic of Korea Navy was established as the Marine Defense Group on November 11, 1945. In June 1946, the Marine Defense Group became the Korean Coast Guard, and officially recognized by the United States Army Military Government in Korea. The Korean Coast Guard acquired 36 patrol craft (mainly ex-IJN and USN minecraft) through the Military Government. In October 1949, the ROK Navy purchased a 600-ton submarine chaser, the former USS PC-823, which was renamed as ROKS Baekdusan (PC 701) and became "the first significant warship of the newly independent nation". The Navy purchased three additional PC-461-class submarine chasers before the Korean War, which began on 25 June 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea. [23] [24]

A total of 76 ships acquired: 5 PF, 6 PC, 4 PCS, 4 PT, 2 GB, 2 PG, 5 LST, 4 LSSL, 6 LCI, 18 YMS, 11 JMS, 5 AKL, 2 AO, 1 YO, 1 LT

Frigates

Frigates (PF) were named for rivers.

ClassROKN classificationHull numberName (a.k.a.)Hangul name

(Hanja)

Formerly known asDisplacement

(light/full, tons)

Launch dateDelivery dateCommission dateDecommission dateBuilderNote
Tacoma class PF: Patrol Frigate61 Dumangang Duman (1959)두만강 (豆滿江) USS Muskogee (PF-49) 1,250/2,4201943-10-181950-10-231950-11-051972-08-24 Consolidated Steel Corp. 2nd Dumangang after JMS 305
62 Amnokgang Amnok (1959)압록강 (鴨綠江) USS Rockford (PF-48) 1,250/2,4201943-09-271950-10-231950-11-051952-05-21Consolidated Steel Corp.Damaged beyond repair after collision w/ Rainer
63 DaedonggangDaedong (1959)대동강 (大同江) USS Tacoma (PF-3) 1,250/2,4201943-07-071951-10-081951-10-081973-02-28 Permanente Metals 2nd Daedonggang after JMS 309
65 NakdonggangNakdong (1959)낙동강 (洛東江) USS Hoquiam (PF-5) 1,250/2,4201943-07-311951-10-081951-10-081972-05-06Permanente Metals-
66 Imjingang Imjin(1959)임진강 (臨津江) USS Sausalito (PF-4) 1,250/2,4201943-07-201952-09-021952-11-151972-07-19Permanente Metals-

Patrol vessels

PCs were named for mountains. PCSs were named for planets. PTs were named for birds.

Chungmugong class (PG) was named after Admiral Yi Sunshin.

ClassROKN classificationHull numberName (a.k.a.)Hangul name

(Hanja)

Formerly known asDisplacement

(light/full, tons)

Launch dateDelivery

date

Commission dateDecommission dateBuilderNote
PC-461 class PC: Submarine Chaser701 Baekdusan (Pak Tu San)백두산 (白頭山) USS PC-823 /Ensign Whitehead300/4501944-01-151949-10-171949-12-261959-07-01Leathem D. Smith Shipbuilding Corp.Hull number assigned on 1950-04-20; Became reserve ship
702Geumgangsan(Kumkangsan)금강산 (金剛山)USS PC-799300/4501943-08-141950-04-081950-05-271959-07-01Consolidated Iron WorksBecame reserve ship; 2nd Geumgangsan after YMS 501
703Samgaksan(Sam Kak San)삼각산 (三角山)USS PC-802300/4501943-09-251950-04-081950-05-271959-07-01Commercial Iron WorksBecame reserve ship
704Jirisan(Chiri San)지리산 (智異山)USS PC-810300/4501943-12-111950-04-081950-05-271951-12-26Commercial Iron WorksStruck a mine and sank, resulting in death of all sailors aboard
705Hallasan한라산 (漢拏山)USS PC-485300/4501941-12-201952-01-211952-05-031963-12-27Consolidated Shipbuilding Corp.Delivered in Astoria; Sank near Guam due to typhoon on 1962-11-11; Returned to US on 1963-12-27
706Myohyangsan

Myohyang (1963)

묘향산 (妙香山)USS PC-600300/4501942-05-091952-01-211952-05-031968-11-01Consolidated Shipbuilding Corp.Delivered in Astoria
PCS-1376 classPCS: Patrol Craft Sweeper201Suseong수성 (水星)USS PCS-1426260/3401943-08-311952-05-201952-08-311963-06-29C. Hiltebrant Dry Dock Co.Delivered in San Diego
202Geumseong금성 (金星)USS PCS-1445260/3401943-06-191952-05-201952-08-311968-11-01San Diego Marine Construction Co.Delivered in San Diego
203Mokseong목성 (木星)USS PCS-1446260/3401943-07-311952-05-261952-08-311967-09-21San Diego Marine Construction Co.Delivered in San Diego
YMS-1class205Hwaseong화성 (火星)USS PCS-1448260/3401944-06-141952-06-091952-08-311967-09-21San Diego Marine Construction Co.,Delivered in San Diego
80' Elco Motor Torpedo BoatPT: Motor Torpedo Boat23Galmaegi갈매기USS PT-61633/491945-07-241952-01-241952-02-071964-07-01Elco Works-
25Gireogi기러기USS PT-61933/491945-08-101952-01-241952-02-071963-12-30Elco WorksRecommissioned as Olppaemi 2 in Apr 1967
26Olppaemi올빼미USS PT-61333/491945-05-151952-01-241952-02-071952-09-18Elco WorksBurnt down during repair
27Jebi제비USS PT-62033/491945-08-171952-01-241952-02-071963-06-30Elco Works-
-GB: Gunboat21Pongnoe폭뢰 (爆雷)----1949-12-011951-xx-xx-Became service craft
-22Heukjohwan흑조환 (黑潮丸)Kuroshiomaru (黒潮丸 [25] )93-1950-03-261950-04-081956-03-15-ex-Korea colonial gov't craft delivered in Yokohama; Became service craft YAG 5
Chungmugong class PG: Patrol Gunboat313 Chungmugong 1 충무공 (忠武公)-230/300--1947-02-071956-03-15Naval Ship YardBased on IJN service craft; Became service craft YAG 6
315Chungmugong 2충무공 (忠武公)-230/300--1951-08-311956-03-15Naval Ship YardBecame service craft YAG 7; 2nd ship named for Admiral Yi Sunshin after PG 313

Amphibious warfare ships

LSTs were named for mountains, with the exception of Andong. LSSLs were named for bays. LCIs were named for cities.

ClassROKN classificationHull numberName (a.k.a.)Hangul name

(Hanja)

Formerly known asDisplacement

(light/full, tons)

Launch dateDelivery

date

Commission dateDecommission dateBuilderNote
LST-542 classLST: Landing Ship Tank701→801Cheonan

Yonghwa

천안 (天安) →용화 (龍華)USS LST-659 [26] 1,625/4,0801944-03-201949-07-011949-07-011959-04-15American Bridge Co.Acquired from Korea Shipping Corp. (대한해운공사); Hull number changed on 1950-04-20; Name changed on 1951-07-17; 2nd Cheonan after LCI 101
802Cheolong철옹 (鐵瓮)USS LST-608 [26] 1,625/4,0801944-04-111950-07-011951-09-181959-04-15Chicago Bridge and Iron Co.LST Ulsan when acquired from Korea Shipping Corp.; Hull number assigned on 1951-09-18
LST-491 class803Andong

(An Tong)

안동 (安東)USS LST-491 [26] 1,625/4,0801943-09-231950-07-011951-09-181952-01-24Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Co.LST Andong when acquired from Korea Shipping Corp.;Hull number assigned on 1951-09-18;Grounded near Jinnampo
LST-542 class805Cheonbo

(Chon Po)

천보 (天寶?)USS LST-595 [26] 1,625/4,0801944-08-161950-07-011952-09-031957-12-31Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Co.LST Jochiwon when acquired from Korea Shipping Corp.
LST-1 class806Yongbi(Ryong Pi)용비 (龍飛?)USS LST-388 [27] 1,625/4,0801942-09-281950-07-011952-09-031958-09-11Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co.LST Samnyangjin when acquired from Korea Shipping Corp.
LCS(L)(3)-1classLSSL: Landing Ship Support Large107Yeongheungman영흥만 (永興灣)USS LCS(L)(3)-77/LSSL-77250/3901945-02-261952-01-211952-05-031960-11-15Albina Engine and Machine Works Inc.Delivered in Astoria
108Ganghwaman강화만 (江華灣)USS LCS(L)(3)-91/LSSL-91250/3901944-12-171952-01-211952-05-031960-11-15Commercial Iron WorksDelivered in Astoria
109Boseongman보성만 (寶城灣)USS LCS(L)(3)-54/LSSL-54250/3901944-09-051952-10-201953-01-101962-10-31Albina Engine and Machine Works Inc.Delivered in Yokosuka
110Yeongilman영일만 (迎日灣)USS LCS(L)(3)-86/LSSL-86250/3901944-11-301952-10-201953-01-101962-10-31Commercial Iron WorksDelivered in Yokosuka
LCI-351 classLCI: Landing Craft Infantry101SeoulCheonan서울→천안 (天安)USS LCI(M)-594246/4191944-04-171946-09-151946-10-291949-01-20New Jersey Shipbuilding Corp.Delivered in Busan
102Jinju진주 (晋州)USS LCI(G)-516246/4191943-12-081946-09-151946-11-111949-01-20New Jersey Shipbuilding Corp.Delivered in Busan
103Chuncheon춘천 (春川)USS LCI(L)-773246/4191944-07-021946-11-241947-01-031949-01-20Commercial Iron Works-
104Cheongju청주 (淸州)USS LCI(G)-453246/4191943-08-211946-11-241947-01-031949-01-20New Jersey Shipbuilding Corp.-
105Cheongjin청진 (淸津)USS LCI(M)-1056246/4191944-03-281946-12-231947-01-221956-03-15Defoe Shipbuilding Co.Became service craft YAG 2
106Jinnampo진남포 (鎭南浦)USS LCI(G)-442 [28] 246/4191943-07-311946-12-231947-01-221953-12-01New Jersey Shipbuilding Corp.One of the seven LCIs transferred to the U.S. Army [29]

Mine warfare ships

Minesweepers (YMS) were named for cities, counties and towns and mountains. Minelayers (JMS) were named for cities, counties, mountains, rivers, and a planet.

ClassROKN classificationHull numberName (a.k.a.)Hangul name

(Hanja)

Formerly known asDisplacement

(light/full, tons)

Launch dateDelivery

date

Commission dateDecommission dateBuilderNote
YMS-1classYMS: Auxiliary Motor Minesweeper

AMS(1953)

→MSC(1953)

→MSC(O) (1958)

501Geumgangsan

Gangjin

금강산 (金剛山) →강진 (康津)USS YMS-354270/3201943-05-291947-04-061947-04-281959-05-30Gibbs Gas Engine Co.Name changed on 1950-07-16
502Gyeongju(Kyong Chu)경주 (慶州)USS YMS-358270/3201943-03-221947-04-061947-04-281962-05-10Robert Jacob Inc.-
503Gwangju(Kwang Chu)광주 (光州)USS YMS-413270/3201944-07-041947-04-061947-04-281974-01-21Bellingham Marine Railway and Boat Building Co.-
504Gaeseong개성 (開城)HMS BYMS-2006270/320-1947-05-101947-06-021955-10-15--
505Gimhae김해 (金海)USS YMS-356270/320-1947-05-101947-06-021956-03-15--
506Ganggye강계 (江界)USS YMS-392270/320-1947-05-101947-06-021956-03-15--
507Gangneung강릉 (江陵)USS YMS-463270/3201944-03-211947-05-101947-06-211959-06-15C. Hilterbrant Drydock Co.-
508Gangwha강화 (江華)USS YMS-245270/320-1947-08-061947-11-111949-05-11-Abducted to N. Korea
509Gapyeong가평 (加平)USS YMS-220270/320-1947-08-061947-11-111950-09-28-Struck a mine and sank near Guryongpo
510Ganggyeong강경 (江景)USS YMS-330270/3201943-03-271947-08-061947-11-111963-04-30Ballard Marine Railway Co., Inc.-
511Gayasan가야산 (伽倻山)USS YMS-423270/3201944-08-051947-08-061947-11-111949-02-24Astoria Marine Construction Co.Grounded and sank near Geomundo
512Guwolsan구월산 (九月山)USS YMS-323270/3201943-07-151947-08-061947-11-111956-03-15Al Larson Boat Shop, Inc.-
513Gimcheon김천 (金泉)HMS BYMS-2258270/320-1947-08-061947-11-111969-02-28--
514Gilju길주 (吉州)HMS BYMS-2005270/320-1947-08-301947-09-211956-03-15--
515Gyeongsan경산 (慶山)HMS BYMS-2018270/320-1947-08-301947-09-211948-02-21-Grounded and sank near Biyangdo
515UnnamGoryeong (Ko Yung)운남 (雲南?) →고령 (高靈)HMS BYMS-2055270/3201942-12-071949-10-251949-10-251959-06-30Westergard Boat WorksAcquired from Korea Shipping Corp.; Hull number assigned on 1950-07-01
516Gongju공주 (公州)HMS BYMS-2148270/3201942-12-071947-11-291947-02-201950-10-16Western Boat Building Co.Struck a mine and sank near Wonsan
517Gowon고원 (高原)USS YMS-473270/320-1947-08-061947-11-111948-05-15-Abducted to N. Korea
518Yonggung

Goseong

용궁 (龍宮?) →고성 (固城)HMS BYMS-2008270/320-1948-01-141947-07-xx1955-10-15--
IJN Service Craft - Tug Minelayer

(雑役船 -曳船 (敷設艇型))

JMS: Japanese Minelayer→AMC (1953)301Daejeon대전 (大田)No. 1313 (公稱第1313號)156/1801940-12-11 [30] 1946-10-091946-11-111953-10-20 Fujinagata Shipyards Transferred to Coast Guard
302Tongyeong통영 (統營)No. 1314156/1801940-12-111946-10-091946-11-111953-10-20Fujinagata ShipyardsTransferred to Coast Guard
303Daegu대구 (大邱)No. 1372156/1801941-04-111946-10-091946-11-111953-10-20Ujina Shipyards (宇品造船所)Transferred to Coast Guard
304Taebaeksan태백산 (太白山)No. 1373156/1801942-02-021946-10-091946-11-111953-10-20Ujina ShipyardsTransferred to Coast Guard
305Dumangang두만강 (豆滿江)No. 1121156/1801939-10-18 [31] 1946-12-231947-01-091950-06-29Ujina ShipyardsSunk by friendly fire from USS Juneau (CL-119)
306Danyang단양 (丹陽)No. 1009156/1801939-11-xx (completion)1947-03-301947-04-081951-05-05Ujina ShipyardsStruck a mine and sank near Jinnampo
307Dancheon단천 (端川)No. 1269156/1801941-01-30 [32] 1947-03-301947-10-031953-10-20Ujina ShipyardsTransferred to Coast Guard
308Toseong토성 (土星)Daiichikadogawamaru

(第1門川丸) [33]

156/1801944-10-xx1947-05-151947-10-031956-03-15Kyushu Shipbuilding - Hyuga Shipyard (九州造船日向工場)Became service craft YAG 3; Might be abducted to N. Korea on 1970-06-05 as I 2
309Daedonggang대동강 (大同江)No. 1008156/1801938-10-31 (completion)1947-05-151947-10-031953-10-20Ujina ShipyardsTransferred to Coast Guard
310Deokcheon덕천 (德川)No. 1217156/1801939-12-271947-05-151947-10-031956-03-15Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - Kobe ShipyardBecame service craft YAG 1; Might be abducted to N. Korea on 1970-06-05 as I 2
311Tongcheon통천 (通川)No. 1216156/1801939-12-271946-12-231947-01-091948-05-07Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - Kobe ShipyardAbducted to N. Korea

Auxiliary ships

AKLs were named for port towns. AOs were named for lakes. YO was named for a waterfall.

ATA was named for a mountain near Seoul.

ClassROKN classificationHull numberName (a.k.a.)Hangul name

(Hanja)

Formerly known asDisplacement

(light/full, tons)

Launch dateDelivery

date

Commission dateDecommission dateBuilderNote
U.S. Army FS Design 330AKL: Light Cargo Ship901Busan부산 (釜山)FS-162460/811-1949-07-011949-07-011958-07-15Higgins IndustriesFS Namwon when acquired from Korea Shipping Corp
902Incheon

Jemulpo (1974)

인천 (仁川) →제물포 (濟物浦)FS-198460/811-1950-07-011951-09-181978-04-01Higgins IndustriesFS Gimhae when acquired from Korea Shipping Corp.; Hull number assigned on 1951-09-18; Became intelligence ship after decommission
U.S. Army FS Design 381903Wonsan원산 (元山)FS-254520/940-1950-07-011951-09-181958-07-15Wheeler SBFS Yeosu when acquired from Korea Shipping Corp.; Hull number assigned on 1951-09-18
905Jinnampo진남포 (鎭南浦)FS-356520/940-1950-07-011951-09-271971-10-28J. K. WeldingFS Waegwan when acquired from Korea Shipping Corp.; 2nd Jinnampo after LCI 106
906Seongjin성진 (城津)FS-285520/940-1950-07-011952-09-031958-07-15Wheeler SBFS Chungju when acquired from Korea Shipping Corp.
-O→AO: Oiler2→AO 51aCheonji천지 (天池)Hassel2,698/4,2181951-xx-xx1953-06-301953-09-171982-11-30A/S Berken Mek VerksNorwegian-built; AO 2
-3Bujeon

Bucheon(1966)

부전 (赴戰)

→부천(富川)

Birk2,698/4,218-1953-08-31-1971-06-28A/S Berken Mek VerksNorwegian-built; Grounded near Heukdo; AO 3
YO-65 classYO: Fuel Oil Barge→AOYO 1→YO 106

→YO 1 (1955)

→AO 1 (1956) →YO 1 (1963)

Guryong구룡 (九龍)USS YO-118440/1,3901943 (laid down)1946-12-041946-12-241971-09-13RTC ShipbuildingHull number changed to 106 on 1948-08-30
US Army Ocean TugLT: Large Tug

→ATA

1Inwang인왕 (仁王)LT-134435/601-1950-07-051950-07-051960-10-20Tampa Marine [34] Acquired from Ministry of Transportation; LT 1 → ATA 1

See also

Notes

1. Hull number: The ROK Navy does not use the number '4' when assigning hull numbers to their ships since ROKS Jirisan (PC 704; formerly USS PC-810), during the Korean War, struck a mine and sank in December 1951, resulting in death of all sailors aboard. Currently only the hull numbers of the mine layers and submarine tender end with number '0'. The hull numbers of the submarines start with the number '0'.
2. Romanization of Ship names: Romanization is according to Revised Romanization of Korean (adopted in 2000), with exceptions of personal names. Names of ships commissioned before 2000 might have been romanized according to McCune–Reischauer. Examples of changes (M-RRR): Chinhae → Jinhae; Kangnung → Gangneung; Kimpo → Gimpo; Kyongju → Gyeongju; Pusan → Busan; Taegu → Daegu.
3. Delivery date: The date when the ROK Navy acquires a ship.

a: Hull number changed on 1978-06-01

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