Duties and Objectives
The main duties of the Navy shall be operations on the sea and landing operations, and the Navy shall be formed and equipped for that purpose and shall provide education and training necessary therefor. —Act on the Organization of National Armed ForcesThe objectives of the ROK Navy as maritime forces for the National Security are:
- Establishing autonomous naval forces to deter war
- Securing maritime superiority to win war
- Promoting national interests through protection of maritime activities
- Enhancing the national prestige through naval presence
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