A welcoming ceremony was held at the port, attended by representatives from various Vietnamese military and local agencies, including the Da Nang Department of Foreign Affairs, Naval Region 3 Command, Coast Guard Region 2, City Border Guard Command, Da Nang Port Border Gate, Military Region 5, and the Ministry of National Defense’s Department of Foreign Relations.

The Korean delegation included the Korean Defense Attaché to Vietnam, officials from the Embassy of South Korea in Hanoi, the Korean Consulate General in Da Nang, and members of the Korean expatriate community in the city.

After the welcoming ceremony, the ship’s officers invited guests aboard for a tour.

The visit is part of efforts to enhance bilateral friendship and trust and aligns with the Vietnam–South Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, upgraded in December 2022.

During the four-day visit, the ship’s leadership is expected to pay courtesy calls to Da Nang city leaders, Military Region 5, and Naval Region 3 Command, participate in professional exchanges, sports activities, and cultural tours in Da Nang.

About ROKS Hansando (ATH-81):

ROKS Hansando is a multi-role naval training ship of the South Korean Navy. Key specifications:

·        Length: 142 meters

·        Beam: 25 meters

·        Displacement: ~4,300 tons

·        Max speed: 24 knots

·        Range: 6,479 nautical miles

The ship was designed to train naval cadets and crew, but can also function as a hospital ship, equipped with:

·        Operating rooms

·        Lecture halls

·        Medical facilities for over 400 people

·        Helicopter deck

·        Armament includes a bow-mounted gun and dual-barrel stern cannon

ROKS Hansando previously visited Ho Chi Minh City in September 2022, as part of a 110-day training voyage across 10 ports in 9 countries, with Vietnam as the first stop.

PV