Korea Coast Guard
| Korea Coast Guard Maritime Security and Safety Headquarters 해양경비안전본부 | |
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Seal of the Republic of Korea Coast Guard | |
| Active |
December 1953 – November 2014 (as 해양경찰청) November 2014 – (as current) |
| Country |
 South Korea |
| Type | Coast guard |
| Size |
10,095 personnel 292 ships, 23 aircraft(2011)[1] |
| Part of |
Ministry of Public Safety and Security (2014~ ) Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (1996~2014) Korean National Police Agency (1953~1996)[2] |
| Anniversaries | December 23 |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Commissioner General Kim Suk Kyoon |
| Insignia | |
| South Korean flag |
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| Racing stripe |
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| Aircraft flown | |
| Helicopter | Bell-412SP, Ka-32C, AW139, AS565MB |
| Patrol | CN-235, CL-604, C-212 |
The Korea Coast Guard (KCG; Korean: 해양경비안전본부; Hanja: 海洋警備安全本部, Revised Romanization: Haeyang-gyeongbi-anjeon-bonbu, literally Maritime Security and Safety Headquarters) is a sub-agency responsible for maritime safety and control off the coast of South Korea. On November 19, 2014, the previous Korea Coast Guard (Korean: 해양경찰청; Hanja: 海洋警察廳, Revised Romanization: Haeyang-gyeongchal-cheong, literally Maritime Police Agency) was disbanded and its main responsibilities transferred to the newly formed Ministry of Public Safety and Security. The previous KCG was an external branch of Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries in peacetime.
The KCG has its headquarters in Songdodong, Incheon, and has hundreds of smaller operating stations along the coastline of the Korean Peninsula. It operates 4 classes of heavy vessels (over 1000 tons), 3 classes of medium vessels (over 250 tons), and 3 classes of light vessels (speedboats over 30 tons). The KCG also uses several types of 'special purpose watercraft', such as firefighting vessels, barges, high speed scout boats, light patrols, and amphibious hovercraft. The KCG aviation unit fields 6 fixed-wing aircraft and 16 rotary-wing aircraft. The Coast Guard also had its own asymmetric warfare unit, the 'Korean Coast Guard Special Operation Unit'.
History
The Coast Guard Authority was formed on 23 December 1953 in Busan, at the same time a Maritime Police Unit was also established as part of the National Police Agency. In October 1962, new bases were established in Incheon, Yeosu, Pohang, and Kunsan. In February 1963, the aviation unit of the KCG closed, though it reopened in the 80's. From 1980 onwards the KCG greatly expanded its fleet, and in August 1991 the Police Unit was renamed the Korea National Maritime Police Agency. In 2007 the Korea National Maritime Police Agency was integrated into the Coast Guard. In the early 21st century, the fleet expanded to include various vessels of over 3,000 tons, and as of January 2002, the 'Korean Coast Guard Special Operation Unit' was officially formed. In the May 2008, the "Search & Rescue Maintenance Unit" was newly constructed, and as of late 2008, various sub-agencies changed infrastructural composition. Before its disestablishment the Korean Coast Guard had planned to field more vessels over 5000 tons by 2015, and to significantly expand its asymmetric warfare force through encouraging participation from other police branches.
Disestablishment
On May 18, 2014, President Park Geun-hye announced South Korea's "plans to break up its coastguard" after failing to respond well during the MV Sewol ferry disaster.[3] According to Park, "investigation and information roles would be transferred to the South Korea National Police while the rescue and salvage operation and ocean security roles would be transferred to the Department for National Safety, not to be confused with the Korean Ministry of Security and Public Administration, which will be newly established".[4]
On November 7, 2014, the National Assembly declared that the South Korean Coast Guard be disbanded as a result of South Korean lawmakers voting 146 to 71 in favor of transferring the Coast Guard's investigative responsibilities to the South Korea National Police Agency and establishing a broader safety agency.[2][5][6][7] As a result, the South Korean Coast Guard is again under the Ministry of Public Safety and Security.
Goals
(From the English home page of the Korea Coast Guard)
- Develop and maintain operational capability to ensure national maritime sovereignty.
- Be recognized by the nation as the guardian of maritime security.
- Become the foremost maritime security agency in Northeast Asia.
- Develop and improve the ability to respond to maritime search and rescue requirements throughout the area of responsibility.
- Develop and improve the ability to preserve and protect the maritime environment.
- Be fully responsive to public requests for administrative services.
- Continually improve the organization and operation of the agency.
Main Duties
(From the English home page of the Korean Coast Guard)
- 1. Search and Rescue
Korea Coast Guard performs to respond speedy and effective rescue activities in order to save a precious life and to protect property when it occurred maritime accidents.
- 2. Maritime Security
Korea Coast Guard ensures to protect sea from maritime crime and keep maritime security and peace.
- 3. Marine Environmental Protection
Korea Coast Guard has always been in the forefront for surveillance of marine pollution and prevention of hazardous spills in order to keep waters clean and to preserve abundant marine resources.
- 4. International Affairs
We, Korea Coast Guard, always do our best to respond quickly against international maritime crimes including enforcement of Alien Migrant Interdiction by seizing current tendency of international crime.
- 5. Maritime Traffic Safety Management
Korea Coast Guard provides an unlimited protection to secure maritime tourism, safe marine recreational activities, and to keep people from any kind of potential dangers and barriers.
- 6. Maritime Pollution Response
Korea Coast Guard performs to build a clean maritime environment through prevention activities thoroughly against hazardous spills or discharge and perfect pollution control.
Equipment
Aircraft
These are quoted from "Korea Coast Guard 2012 White Paper"[1]
| Aircraft | Type | In service | Cruise speed | Capacity | Endurance | Ferry range | Notes |
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| Fixed-wing | |||||||
| CL-604(Bombardier Challenger 600) | Search and rescue airplane | 1 | 833㎞/h | 11 passengers | 8 hours | 6,667㎞ | |
| C-212(CASA C-212 Aviocar) | Search and rescue airplane | 1 | 370㎞/h | 7 passengers | 5 hours | 1,482㎞ | |
| CN-235(CASA/IPTN CN-235) | Search and rescue airplane | 4 | 394㎞/h | 12 passengers | 7 hours | 2,037㎞ | |
| Rotary-wing | |||||||
| Bell 412SP | SAR purpose helicopter | 1 | 218㎞/h | 9 passengers | 3.5 hours | 722㎞ | |
| KA-32C(Kamov Ka-27) | SAR purpose helicopter | 8 | 211㎞/h | 12 passengers | 4 hours | 852㎞ | |
| AgustaWestland AW139 | SAR purpose helicopter | 2 | 305㎞/h | 10 passengers | 3.9 hours | 819㎞ | |
| Eurocopter AS565 PantherMB | Vessel-carried helicopter | 5 | 296㎞/h | 8 passengers | 3.3 hours | 796㎞ | |
| Sikorsky S-92 | SAR purpose helicopter | 1, with an option for up to 3 additional[8] | 280㎞/h | 19 passengers | 6 hours | 1,000 ㎞ | |
List of ships of the Republic of Korea Coast Guard
These are quoted from "Naver 블로그 지식의 수집광"[9]
| Class | Displacement (empty) | In service | Hull number/In commission | Displacement (full load) | Builder | Armament |
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| Large Patrol Vessel | ||||||
| SAM-BONG | 5,000 tonnes | 2 | 5001/2002 5002/2015 | 6,350 tonnes | Hyundai Heavy Industries | OTO Melara 76 mm canon(5002 Only), Doosan DST 'No Bong' dual 40mm gun, Sea Vulcan 20 mm |
| TAEPYUNGYANG(Pacific) | 3,000 tonnes | 11 | 3001/1994 3002/1998 3003/2003 3005/2004 3006/2005 3007/2006 3008/2008 3009/2010 3010/2010 3011/2012(Training Role) 3012/2012 | 4,450 tonnes 3,860 tonnes 3,900 tonnes 3,900 tonnes 3,900 tonnes 3,900 tonnes 3,900 tonnes 4,200 tonnes | Hanjin Heavy Industries Hanjin Heavy Industries Hanjin Heavy Industries Hanjin Heavy Industries Hanjin Heavy Industries Hyundai Heavy Industries Hyundai Heavy Industries STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Hyundai Heavy Industries | 2 x 20 mm Sea Vulcan 1 x 20 mm Sea Vulcan 1 x 20 mm Sea Vulcan 1 x 20 mm Sea Vulcan 1 x 20 mm Sea Vulcan 1 x 20 mm Sea Vulcan 1 x OTO Melara 40 mm, 1 x 20 mm Sea Vulcan Doosan DST 'No Bong' dual 40mm gun, Sea Vulcan 20 mm Doosan DST 'No Bong' dual 40mm gun, Sea Vulcan 20 mm 1 x 20 mm Sea Vulcan Doosan DST 'No Bong' dual 40mm gun, Sea Vulcan 20 mm |
| JE-MIN | 1,500 tonnes | 12 | 1501/1988 1502/1996 1503/2000 1505/2001 1506/2004 1507/2004 1508/2005 1509/2007 1510/2007 1511/2008 1512/2011 1513/2012 | 2,200 tonnes 2,246 tonnes 2,700 tonnes 2,700 tonnes 2,700 tonnes 2,700 tonnes 2,700 tonnes 2,700 tonnes 2,700 tonnes 2,700 tonnes 2,265 tonnes 2,265 tonnes | Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Hanjin Heavy Industries Hyundai Heavy Industries Hyundai Heavy Industries Hyundai Heavy Industries Hanjin Heavy Industries Hanjin Heavy Industries Hyundai Heavy Industries STX Offshore & Shipbuilding STX Offshore & Shipbuilding | Sea Vulcan 20 mm Sea Vulcan 20 mm Sea Vulcan 20 mm Sea Vulcan 20 mm 3 x Sea Vulcan 20 mm 40mm gun, Sea Vulcan 20 mm Doosan DST 'No Bong' dual 40mm gun, Sea Vulcan 20 mm Doosan DST 'No Bong' dual 40mm gun, Sea Vulcan 20 mm DST 'No Bong' dual 40mm gun, Sea Vulcan 20 mm |
| HAN-RIVER | 1,000 tonnes | 9 | 1001/2012 1002/2012 1003/2013 1005/1985 1006/1997 1007/2002 1008/2004 1009/2009 1010/2012 | 1,530tonnes 1,530 tonnes 1,600 tonnes 1,155 tonnes 1,630 tonnes 1,860 tonnes 1,860 tonnes 1,860 tonnes 1,530 tonnes | Hyundai Heavy Industries STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Hanjin Heavy Industries Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Hyundai Heavy Industries Hanjin Heavy Industries | Doosan DST 'No Bong' dual 40mm gun, Sea Vulcan 20 mm Doosan DST 'No Bong' dual 40mm gun, Sea Vulcan 20 mm Otobreda 76 mm/56 Gun,Bofos 40mm, Sea Vulcan 20 mm Sea Vulcan 20 mm Sea Vulcan 20 mm Sea Vulcan 20 mm Doosan DST 'No Bong' dual 40mm gun, Sea Vulcan 20 mm Doosan DST 'No Bong' dual 40mm gun, Sea Vulcan 20 mm |
| Class | Displacement (empty) | In service | Country of origin | Hull number | Notes |
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| Medium Sized Patrol Vessel | |||||
| Taegeuk | 500 tonnes | 15 | South Korea | 507, 501~506, 508~517 | |
| Haeuri(type A) | 300 tonnes | 19 | South Korea | 300~307, 308~320 | |
| Haeuri(type B) | 250 tonnes | 5 | South Korea | 267, 271, 277~279 | |
| Small sized patrol vessel | |||||
| Haenuri | 100 tonnes | 28 | South Korea | 101~131 | |
| P class(type A) | 30~50 tonnes | 82 | South Korea | P01~P102, P105~P112, P127 | |
| P class(type B) | 30,50,100 tonnes | 20 | South Korea | ||
| Special Vessel | |||||
| S class(coastal patrol boat) | 4.5t | 53 | South Korea | S01~S70 | |
| Fireboat | 200t | 1 | South Korea | ||
| Response Vessel | 12t, 50t, 85t, 140t, 150t, 450t | 33 | South Korea | ||
| All-Weather Amphibious Hovercraft | 4 | South Korea | |||
Charter of the Republic of Korea Coast Guard
(From the English home page of the Korean Coast Guard)
- "We are the proud Korea Coast Guard to secure our own sea by inheriting a spirit and a tradition of the marine nation
We are charged with the historical mission to protect freedom and interest of the public, and pursue peace and prosperity of Nation, furthermore, makes contribution to the peace of the world. Therefore, we pledge to accomplish our assigned duties and clarify the KCG's direction."
- -We are a devoted Coast Guard undaunted by any affliction as a leading protagonist of the maritime security
- -We are a righteous Coast Guard who properly administers the law according to the own conscience as the symbol of the law and justice.
- -We are a global Coast Guard who maintains international maritime order and conserves a sea which is mutual asset among all nations.
- -We are a growing Coast Guard who aims for the future by developing the knowledge and ability with the creative attitude.
Command
Formerly called Korea Maritime Police, is led by a Commissioner of the KCG and a deputy Commissioner.
The KCG is divided into six Bureaus and 23 Divisions. There are 16 KCG stations with 74 branch offices and 245 subagencies.
Other related agencies include:
- KCG Academy
- KCG R&D Center
- KCG Maintenance Agency
Fleet
- Patrol Boats
- Law Enforcement Craft
- Pollution Response Boats
- Aircraft
- Search and Rescue Craft
References
- 1 2 "Korea Coast Guard 2012 White Paper". Retrieved 2013-03-19.
- 1 2 "South Korean lawmakers approve plans to disband coast guard in wake of April's ferry disaster". FOX News. Associated Press (AP).
- ↑ "BBC News — South Korea to break up coastguard after ferry disaster". BBC. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
- ↑ CNN Article
- ↑ "South Korea disbands coast guard in wake of April’s ferry disaster". Global News. Associated Press (AP).
- ↑ "South Korea approves plans to disband coast guard in wake of ferry disaster". The Globe and Mail. Associated Press.
- ↑ "South Korea Parliament Approves Plans To Disband Coast Guard After Ferry Disaster". Huffington Post. Associated Press (AP).
- ↑ http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/singapore-sikorsky-to-supply-korea-coast-guard-s-92-helicopter-368216/
- ↑ "해양경찰, '조직도 및 함정배치현황". Retrieved 2013-03-20.
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