 Returning to Korea on 25 January 1952 she joined Task Force 77 for a month and spent two weeks on the bombline performing vital gunfire support and screening duties.In late February, "Herbert J. Thomas" took up patrol duty in the Formosa Straits and in April was assigned duty in the Songjin area.In this she coordinated the operations of several ships in the Songjin-Chongjin area.