South Korea launches new naval command to defend against DPRK’s missile threats



News South Korea launches new naval command to defend against DPRK’s missile threats New task fleet also strengthens sea lane security and rapid response to counter North Korea’s evolving capabilities Joon Ha Park February 3, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Crew members of the ROKS Jeongjo the Great conduct ballistic missile defense and anti-submarine operation procedure training in the combat information center \| Image: ROK Navy (Feb. 1, 2025) South Korea launched a new naval command Saturday, aimed at expanding the nation’s maritime defense capabilities against North Korean missile threats and bolstering protection of vital sea lanes. The Task Fleet Command, headquartered at the Jeju Naval Base, integrates 14 warships, including 10 destroyers and four support vessels, according to a ROK navy press release Sunday. Its flagship, the ROKS Jeongjo the Great, is one of four Aegis-equipped destroyers in the fleet, it added. South Korea launched a new naval command Saturday, aimed at expanding the nation’s maritime defense capabilities against North Korean missile threats and bolstering protection of vital sea lanes. The Task Fleet Command, headquartered at the Jeju Naval Base, integrates 14 warships, including 10 destroyers and four support vessels, according to a ROK navy press release Sunday. Its flagship, the ROKS Jeongjo the Great, is one of four Aegis-equipped destroyers in the fleet, it added. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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South Korea launches new naval command to defend against DPRK’s missile threats

New task fleet also strengthens sea lane security and rapid response to counter North Korea’s evolving capabilities

Joon Ha Park February 3, 2025

South Korea launches new naval command to defend against DPRK’s missile threats

Crew members of the ROKS Jeongjo the Great conduct ballistic missile defense and anti-submarine operation procedure training in the combat information center | Image: ROK Navy (Feb. 1, 2025)

South Korea launched a new naval command Saturday, aimed at expanding the nation’s maritime defense capabilities against North Korean missile threats and bolstering protection of vital sea lanes.

The Task Fleet Command, headquartered at the Jeju Naval Base, integrates 14 warships, including 10 destroyers and four support vessels, according to a ROK navy press release Sunday. Its flagship, the ROKS Jeongjo the Great, is one of four Aegis-equipped destroyers in the fleet, it added.

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