World War II and Korean War Veteran 'Jeonbukham' Fades into History after 77 Years...

Dismantling Ceremony at Gangneung Unification Park Naval Vessel Exhibition Hall on the 15th

Jeonbukham [Gangneung-si]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] The 'Jeonbukham,' a vessel belonging to the Navy's 1st Fleet that participated in World War II and the Korean War, and carried out missions in several operations to sink armed North Korean spies, is disappearing into the annals of history 77 years after its construction.

Gangneung City announced on the same day, "The Navy's 1st Fleet and the retired warship Jeonbukham will hold a dismantling ceremony on the afternoon of the 15th in front of Jeonbukham at the Warship Exhibition Hall in Gangneung Unification Park."

Jeonbukham was built in the United States in 1944 and participated in World War II and the Korean War. After being acquired by our navy in 1972, it played a significant role in missions such as the 'Armed Spy Ship Sinking Incident near Soheuksando (1975)' and the 'Mijodo Spy Ship Sinking Operation (1980),' fulfilling its duty to protect territorial waters before retiring in 1999.

Since 2001, it had been on display at Unification Park, but due to concerns over safety accidents caused by aging facilities, internal viewing was completely suspended in July.

The dismantling ceremony will be attended by current personnel as well as former captains who shared the life and hardships of Jeonbukham. The ship will be sold and dismantled within the year under the navy's supervision.

Meanwhile, the city is conducting the 'Basic Plan Establishment Service for the Comprehensive Tourism Development Plan of the Unification Park Area' to expand new tourism and leisure facilities, including the Warship Exhibition Hall, at Unification Park.

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