Korea launches 3,600-ton submarine, boosting naval deterrence, defense export capacity
Korea’s Navy and Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) launched the Seo Hui (SS-088), the nation’s second 3,600-ton Dosan Ahn Changho-class Batch-II diesel-electric attack submarine, during a ceremony at Hanwha Ocean’s Geoje Okpo Shipyard on Tuesday. The vessel is named after Seo Hui (942–998), a prominent diplomat and statesman of the Goryeo Dynasty renowned for using strategic…
Korea's Navy and Defense Acquisition Program Administration unveiled the Seo Hui, the country's second 3,600-ton Dosan Ahn Changho-class Batch-II diesel-electric attack submarine, at the Hanwha Ocean Geoje Okpo Shipyard on Tuesday. The submarine pays tribute to Seo Hui, a renowned diplomat and statesman of the Goryeo Dynasty who employed strategic negotiation to thwart a massive Liao Empire invasion in 993, securing crucial territory along the northwestern border without bloodshed.
This naming choice reflects Korea's emphasis on military foresight, crisis resolution, and maritime sovereignty defense amid regional security concerns. The event drew approximately 200 officials, including National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik. Upon the vessel's launch, Cho Mi-seon, the wife of the Speaker, cut the ribbon and broke a champagne bottle against the hull, signifying the birth of the newly constructed warship.
Spanning 89 meters in length, the Seo Hui represents a significant boost to Korea's naval deterrence capabilities and defense export potential.
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