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South Korea Donates Retired Submarine to Poland's Defense

11/26/2025

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South Korea will transfer the retired submarine ROKS Jang Bogo to Poland at no cost by the end of 2025.
The transfer supports Poland's Orka procurement program to acquire up to four new submarines.
ROKS Jang Bogo is South Korea's first operational submarine and has served for 34 years.
The move bolsters South Korea's defense exports and supports domestic firms, including Hanwha Ocean, competing for the multibillion-dollar contract.

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South Korea will transfer the retired submarine ROKS Jang Bogo to Poland at no cost by the end of 2025.
The transfer supports Poland's Orka procurement program to acquire up to four new submarines.
ROKS Jang Bogo is South Korea's first operational submarine and has served for 34 years.
The move bolsters South Korea's defense exports and supports domestic firms, including Hanwha Ocean, competing for the multibillion-dollar contract.