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The principal mission of the training ship "BAEK KYUNG" is to conduct shipboard training and education for the prim ary marine officers and engineers who will serve as leading manpower for development of the fisheries industry in Korea, and to conduct the scientific research and investigation for rational conservation and exploitation of the marine resources and on the safe operation of fishing vessels, and to conduct the enhancement the nation's prestige abroad by means of the international cooperation in the field of marine industry and education.

Nara is a state-of-the-art oceanographic research vessel designed and built using Korea’s advanced shipbuilding technology. It was specifically developed to actively engage in research, surveys, and exploration of marine resources, following the global trends of the 21st century in fisheries and marine industries. This vessel is equipped for deep-sea observation, resource surveys, and exploratory research activities. Currently, it supports marine observation training for students from Pukyong National University and other maritime-related departments across the country, while also assisting professors and researchers in their studies related to fisheries and marine science.