From July 1950 until February 1953 "Badoeng Strait" completed three tours off Korea (29 July 1950– 23 January 1951, 2 October 1951– 14 February 1952, and 6 October 1952– 11 February 1953), as a unit of TF's 95 and 77. During these tours she operated on anti-submarine warfare duty and as a part of the blockade-escort force. Her aircraft provided invaluable close ground support during the early period of the action, particularly during the defense of the Pusan Perimeter (6 August – 12 September 1950), Inchon landing (15 September), and Hŭngnam evacuation (9–24 December 1950). "Badoeng Strait" received the Navy Unit Commendation and six battle stars for her services during the Korean action.