During the Korean War period, how many ships were transferred from the Japanese and American navies?

• A. 10
• B. 19
• C. 25
• D. 40

Answer: (B)

During the Korean War, South Korea received naval support from allies, including ships lent or transferred from the United States and, in the broader postwar disposition of vessels, some ships that had served with the Imperial Japanese Navy. The total number of ships transferred in this period was nineteen. This figure reflects the level of assistance available to the Republic of Korea Navy at the time—a meaningful boost for patrol, escort, and coastal defense operations without swelling the fleet to far larger numbers. The other options would imply a different scale of aid than what historical records show for that era.