Two ships of the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), the ROKS Choi Young and ROKS Cheon-ji docked at Ho Chi Minh City’s port on December 3, commencing a four-day visit to the southern city.

Rear Admiral Chun Jung Soo leads the ships with 30 officers and 331 sailors on board.

During the stay, the officers and crewmembers are scheduled to pay a courtesy visit to leaders of the municipal People’s Committee and call on the Commands of Military Zone 7 and the Naval Zone 2.

They will also participate in friendly volleyball matches with officials and trainees at the Naval Technical College, as well as tour the sights in the city.

 

 

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30 naval officers and 331 soldiers participate in the visit.

 

 

 

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The visit is organized to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of Vietnam-Republic of Korea diplomatic relations and 22nd anniversary of the ASEAN-RoK dialogue relations.

 

 

 

 

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 Rear Admiral Jungsoo Chun said that the visit would help boost relations between the navy of the two countries.

 

 

 

 

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 He said that the cooperation between the two navies is very good now, particularly in training activities.

 

 

 

 

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HCM City leaders and people welcome RoK ships.

 

 

 

 

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The ships are also warmly welcomed by Korean people in HCMC.

 

 

 

 

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 Korean sailors.

 

 

 

 

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