June 20, 2021
North Korea's Generals Are Scared: South Korea Wants an Aircraft Carrier
An aircraft carrier would more significantly increase South Korea’s ability to contribute to regional security alliances or multi-national expeditions, both symbolically and materially.
by Sebastien Roblin
Carrier aviation has seen a renaissance of sorts among Washington’s military allies due in large part to the advent of the F-35B stealth jump jet, which can operate from affordable amphibious carriers.
Nowhere is that trend more curious or controversial than South Korea, a country one would expect to have little use for a carrier given that its primary military threat, North Korea, lies well within the range of its land-based combat aircraft. In fact, Seoul appears motivated by a desire to compete with new carriers being deployed by Japan and China.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/north-koreas-generals-are-scared-south-korea-wants-aircraft-carrier-188078