Commissioned Ships
In the Republic of Korea Navy, there are some 190 commissioned ships (total displacement of approx. 192,000 tons) including about 14 submarines, 80 patrol craft and 20 auxiliaries as of October 2011.
The names of ships are that of the historical figures, provinces, cities, counties, peaks, lakes, islands, and birds. The Chief of Naval Operations selects the names of ships.
Read more about this topic: List Of Ships Of The Republic Of Korea Navy
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