ROKN launches its second LPH

The second Dokdo-class Landing Platform Helicopter (LPH) amphibious assault ship for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) was launched on May 14 at the Busan shipyard of Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction.


The launch ceremony was attended by key officials including Defense Minister Song Young-moo and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Um Hyun-seong, KBS World reports.