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A strategic base for the nation¡¯s naval forces will be built in Jeju to accommodate their mobile combat units by 2014. In addition, six next-generation so-called FFX frigates will be built by 2015 with country¡¯s own technology.
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) made the major investment projects to boost Korea¡¯s defense capability on Thursday. Under the plan, docks and both command and backup facilities to accommodate mobile combat units of the Navy will be built on the island. The naval base was originally to be built near Hwasoon Harbor, but the site may change to Wimi-ri.
In addition, W1.7 trillion (US $1.7 billion) will be invested in building the 2,300-ton FFX frigates with Korean technology by 2015 to replace the outdated FF frigates.
(englishnews@chosun.com )
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