News Story: S. Korean Navy Operates 3rd Aegis Ship

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By JUNG SUNG-KI

SEOUL — South Korea’s Navy took over its third Aegis-equipped destroyer from the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) on Aug. 30.

Built in September 2009, the KDX-III 7,600-ton Sejong the Great-class ship has undergone two years of sea trials and other operational tests, Navy and DAPA officials said.

The third ship was named after Ryu Seong-ryong, a prime minister of the Joseon Kingdom of Korea.

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