ROKMC seeking transport ship capable of carrying aircraft

The commander of Republic of Korea Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. Jun Jin-goo, has said that his service is seeking to acquire a transport ship capable of carrying warplanes.

2014.3.31. 한미해병대 연합상륙훈련(쌍룡훈련) March. 31st. 2014. ROK-US Marine Combined Amphibious Exercise (SSang Yong) (13557169015)
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“We are considering building the LPX (large platform experimental)-type ship capable of carrying aircraft in close cooperation with the Navy,” Jun said during his keynote speech at a security seminar.

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