Mayor Joo Kwangdeok Attends "Dasan Jeong Yak-yong Ship" Launching Ceremony... Spreading the Dasan Spirit Nationwide

Mayor Joo Kwangdeok of Namyangju Attends Launching Ceremony for Dasan Jeong Yak-yong Ship
Launching Ceremony Held at Ulsan HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Shipyard
Portrait of Dasan Jeong Yak-yong Featured in Launching Ceremony Promotional Video

Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, attended the launching ceremony of the next-generation Aegis destroyer "Dasan Jeong Yak-yong" held at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in Ulsan on September 17, 2025. The "Dasan Jeong Yak-yong" is the second ship of the King Jeongjo-class (KDX-III Batch-II), a large naval destroyer equipped with advanced combat systems.

Mayor Joo Kwangdeok and Mr. Jung Hoyoung attended the launching ceremony of the 'Dasan Jeong Yak-yong Ship' on the 17th. Third from the right in the photo is Joo Kwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, and second is Jung Hoyoung, the 7th generation descendant of Jeong Yak-yong. Provided by Namyangju City

According to the Navy's strategic development regulations, the names of next-generation vessels are selected from historical and patriotic figures who are highly respected by the public. After the launching ceremony, the Dasan Jeong Yak-yong will undergo sea trials and evaluation tests before being delivered to the Navy next year and becoming operational.

The launching ceremony was presided over by Defense Minister Ahn Kyubaek and attended by Navy Chief of Staff Kang Donggil, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries CEO Lee Sanggyun, and others. The event proceeded in the following order: a commemorative address by CEO Lee Sanggyun, commendations and a congratulatory speech by Minister Ahn Kyubaek, the launching itself, and a ceremony wishing for safe navigation.

Notably, the ceremony held special significance as Mayor Joo Gwangdeok of Namyangju City-where Dasan Jeong Yak-yong was born, lived, and is buried-and Jeong Hoyoung, the seventh-generation direct descendant of Jeong Yak-yong, were invited to attend.

In addition, a newly unveiled portrait of Dasan Jeong Yak-yong, which Namyangju City released nationwide in June after thorough research and physical measurements of his descendants, was featured in the "Dasan Jeong Yak-yong Launching Ceremony Promotional Video," further enhancing the national image of the Dasan Jeong Yak-yong brand.

Mayor Joo Gwangdeok and Mr. Jung Hoyoung are taking a commemorative photo with attendees after the launching ceremony of the 'Dasan Jeong Yak-yong Ship' on the 17th. Provided by Namyangju City

Mayor Joo Gwangdeok, who attended the launching ceremony, stated, "It is deeply meaningful to represent Namyangju, the city of Jeong Yak-yong, at this launching ceremony. Moving forward, we will pursue a sisterhood agreement with the 'Dasan Jeong Yak-yong' and continue various forms of cooperation to further develop the valuable ties that Dasan has brought us."

Building on its participation in the ceremony, Namyangju City plans to continue working-level consultations with the Navy and sign a sisterhood agreement with the "Dasan Jeong Yak-yong" within this year. Through this partnership, the city aims to promote the Dasan spirit, pursue joint branding with the Navy, and activate cultural exchanges, among other collaborative initiatives.

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