![]() ![]() Operations / missions involving the South Korean landing ship tank ![]() The induction of modern warships in to the fleet is a strategic plan of the ROKN towards the acquisition of blue-water combat capabilities. The first ship in class, Dokdo, was commissioned in July 2007. The ROKN is also building mid-size helicopter amphibious landing ships under a project named LPX. The new ships are expected to join the Korean fleet between 20. Hanjin Heavy Industries was contracted to design and build next generation landing ship tanks under the second phase (LST-II). The remaining ships in class, Hyang Ro Bong (LST 683) and Sung In Bong (LST 685), were launched in 1996 and commissioned in to the ROKN in 1999. Bi Ro Bong (LST 682) was launched in 1995 and commissioned in 1998. The first ship in class, Go Jun Bong (LST 681), was launched in 1991 and commissioned in 1994. ![]()
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