The Modernisation of the Republic of Korea Navy
Author | : Ian Bowers |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 252 |
Release | : 2018-08-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783319922911 |
ISBN-13 | : 3319922912 |
Rating | : 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Modernisation of the Republic of Korea Navy written by Ian Bowers and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-08-11 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book sheds light on one of the most under-studied but powerful navies in the world. Using a multifaceted approach, it examines how the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) has sought to transform itself from a coastal naval force focused solely on deterring North Korea to a navy capable of operating in the blue waters of East Asia and beyond. The project argues that peninsular and regional security dynamics, technological developments, the US-South Korea alliance and internal politics combine to inform and shape ROKN modernisation.