Previously, this title was held by the 9,000-ton at-sea Underway Replenishment (UNREP) support vessel ROKS Cheonji.

[3] The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its regret over the naming of Dokdo.

In March 2010, Dokdo assisted in search and rescue operations after the sinking of ROKS Cheonan.

In July, the ship took part in Operation Invincible Spirit, a joint alliance exercise.

[5] In November 2024, the Republic of Korea Navy tested the Gray Eagle short take-off and landing UAV on ROKS Dokdo amphibious assault ship.