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Created: 2025-05-14 04:22:16 UTC

Scandal in South Korea

South Korea’s eight Daegu-class frigates, built between 2015 and 2023 by Hanwha Ocean (formerly Daewoo Shipbuilding) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, have come under scrutiny for structural defects affecting operational readiness.

An investigation by the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) found cracks and leaks in the fuel lines of all eight frigates, caused by low-strength alloys that deviated from design specifications.

A Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) official said, “The funds allocated by the navy for the repairs totaled several billion won.” 

DAPA stressed that Hanwha Ocean bears full responsibility, stating, “There is no excuse for the defects,” given the company’s oversight role over subcontractors.

The defects were severe enough to potentially render all eight frigates inoperative, prompting the navy to divert emergency funds to replace the affected fuel lines.

Source: Baird Maritime, BusinessKorea

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