Navy's flagship submarine returns after longest voyage across Pacific
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- A flagship submarine of the South Korean Navy returne...
The South Korean Navy's flagship submarine, ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, returned home to Jinhae Naval Base on Tuesday after an unprecedented 161-day trans-Pacific voyage. Stretching 28,000 kilometers, the journey included stopovers in Hawaii and Guam to join U.S.-led Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercises, followed by a stop in Victoria, Canada.
This marks the first time a submarine designed and built domestically has completed such a voyage, signifying South Korea's advancements in naval technology and the vessel's operational capabilities. During RIMPAC, the submarine executed 28 stealth attacks undetected by enemy ships, demonstrating its combat and stealth prowess. The ship's participation in combined drills with Canada's Royal Navy was aimed at verifying interoperability between the two navies and showcasing multinational command capabilities. The Navy plans to hold a welcome ceremony in Changwon for the submarine's return.
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