INS Sahyadri Arrives in South Korea for IN-RoKN Bilateral Exercise
Indigenously built stealth frigate INS Sahyadri has arrived at Busan Naval Harbour to participate in the second edition of the India-Republic of Korea Navy (IN-RoKN) bilateral naval exercise. The exercise aims to bolster maritime security cooperation and naval operational interoperability between the two nations.
What happened
The indigenously designed and built guided-missile stealth frigate INS Sahyadri docked at Busan Naval Harbour in the Republic of Korea on 26 October 2026. The arrival marks the commencement of the second edition of the India-Republic of Korea Navy (IN-RoKN) Bilateral Exercise.
The bilateral engagement is structured into two distinct phases. The Harbour Phase, held from 26 to 29 October 2026, featured professional interactions, subject matter expert exchanges, cross-deck visits, cross-training sessions, friendly sports fixtures, and an onboard reception attended by India's Ambassador to South Korea, Gourangalal Das.
Following the harbour activities, INS Sahyadri sailed out from Busan on 29 October 2026 to begin the tactical Sea Phase. During this phase, the Indian warship is conducting coordinated tactical maneuvers at sea alongside the Republic of Korea Navy guided-missile destroyer ROKS Munmu the Great.
Important dates
| Arrival at Busan Naval Harbour | 26 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Harbour Phase Duration | 26–29 October 2026 |
| Departure for Sea Phase | 29 October 2026 |
📌 Static GK links
- South Korea Capital: Seoul
- South Korea Currency: Won
- INS Sahyadri was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai and commissioned on 21 July 2012.
What candidates should do
- Note down the names of participating warships, their pennant numbers or classes, and the host country for bilateral naval exercises.
- Revise the static GK details of partner nations, including their capitals and currencies, as they frequently appear in banking and SSC exams.
PrepZen analysis
Bilateral naval exercises such as the IN-RoKN drills are critical components of India's Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific outreach. For aspirants preparing for UPSC, SSC, and banking examinations, questions from this news item typically test direct factual recall regarding participating naval ships, exercise locations, and static GK details associated with partner countries.
Practice questions
Q1. Which Indian Naval Ship arrived at Busan Naval Harbour for the second edition of the IN-RoKN Bilateral Exercise in October 2026?
Q2. What is the capital and currency of South Korea?
Q3. Which Republic of Korea Navy warship participated alongside INS Sahyadri in the tactical Sea Phase of the exercise?
Ship participates in bilateral naval drills with Republic of Korea Navy.
Exercise bolsters maritime security cooperation and naval operational interoperability.
🎯 Key Point: INS Sahyadri reached Busan for India-South Korea bilateral naval exercise.
FAQs
Which Indian warship participated in the IN-RoKN Bilateral Exercise 2026?
INS Sahyadri, a Shivalik-class guided-missile stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, participated in the exercise.
Where was the IN-RoKN Bilateral Exercise conducted?
The exercise was conducted at Busan Naval Harbour and adjacent sea areas in the Republic of Korea.
Who is India's Ambassador to South Korea mentioned in the exercise?
Gourangalal Das serves as India's Ambassador to South Korea.
What are the two phases of the IN-RoKN Bilateral Exercise?
The exercise is divided into a Harbour Phase at Busan and a tactical Sea Phase.
Sources and references
- indiadefencewire.com (indiadefencewire.com)
- riceias.com (riceias.com)
- defence.in (defence.in)
- insightsonindia.com (www.insightsonindia.com)
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