The Modernisation of the Republic of Korea Navy
Seapower, Strategy and Politics
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International, International Security, International Relations
| Author: | Ian Bowers | ISBN: | 9783319922911 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing | Publication: | August 11, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | Ian Bowers |
| ISBN: | 9783319922911 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| Publication: | August 11, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
