Korea’s Navy and Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) launched the Seo Hui (SS-088), the nation’s second 3,600-ton Dosan Ahn Changho-class Batch-II diesel-electric attack submarine, during a ceremony at Hanwha Ocean’s Geoje Okpo Shipyard on Tuesday. The vessel is named after Seo Hui (942–998), a prominent diplomat and statesman of the Goryeo Dynasty renowned for using strategic negotiation to fend off a massive invasion by the Khitan-led Liao Empire in 993, securing vital territory along the northwestern border without shedding blood. Navigating regional security threats around the peninsula, Korea designated his name to symbolize military foresight, national crisis resolution and maritime sovereignty defense. The ceremony was attended by around 200 officials, including National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik. Following naval tradition, Cho’s wife, Cho Mi-seon, cut the launching ribbon attached to the vessel, symbolizing new life breathed into the newly built warship, followed by a ceremonial champagne bottle break against the hull. Measuring 89 meters in length,