ROKS Hansando ship of the Republic of Korea Navy docks at Tien Sa port, visits Da Nang

Training ship ROKS Hansando with 375 officers and sailors commanded by Rear Admiral Hong Sang Yong docked at Tien Sa port (Da Nang city), beginning a visit to enhance defense exchanges and tighten Vietnam - Korea relations.

On December 2, the ROKS Hansando training ship of the Republic of Korea Navy with 375 officers and sailors commanded by Rear Admiral Hong Sang Yong docked at Tien Sa port, beginning a courtesy visit to Da Nang city.

The welcoming ceremony took place at Tien Sa port with the participation of representatives of the Navy Region 3 Command, Coast Guard Region 2, Foreign Affairs Department of Military Region 5, Foreign Affairs Department ( Ministry of National Defense ), Navy. Local representatives included leaders of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Da Nang City, Military Command and Border Guard of Da Nang City.

Training ship ROKS Hansando docked at Tien Sa port on the morning of December 2.

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Training ship ROKS Hansando with 375 officers and sailors commanded by Rear Admiral Hong Sang Yong

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Weapons on board ROKS Hansando

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The welcoming ceremony for the ROKS Hansando ship took place at Tien Sa port with the participation of representatives of the armed forces and foreign affairs agencies of Da Nang city.

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On the Korean side, there were Lieutenant Colonel Park Jeong Hwan (Korean Defense Attaché in Vietnam), officials from the Korean Embassy in Hanoi , representatives of the Korean Consulate General in Da Nang City and the Korean community living in the locality.

The crew of the ROKS Hansando ship stands to welcome Vietnamese guests and the Korean community to visit the ship.

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The visit contributes to strengthening the friendly relations and enhancing trust between the two countries, in line with the orientation of promoting the Vietnam - Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

During the stay, the commander of the ROKS Hansando will pay courtesy calls to the leaders of the People's Committee of Da Nang City, Military Region 5, and Naval Region 3; participate in sports exchanges with officers and soldiers of the Vietnam Navy; participate in cultural and tourism tours and open the ship to welcome Vietnamese and Korean visitors.

375 officers and sailors of the ROKS Hansando ship formed up on deck during the port salute ceremony.

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Young Korean Navy officers received flowers as they arrived at Tien Sa port, beginning a courtesy visit to Da Nang City.

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Sailors of ROKS Hansando take souvenir photo

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The delegation will also participate in community activities including cultural exchanges, taekwondo performances and giving gifts to children at Hope Village (Da Nang City).

The farewell ceremony for the ROKS Hansando ship is scheduled to take place on December 5.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/tau-roks-hansando-cua-hai-quan-han-quoc-cap-cang-tien-sa-tham-da-nang-185251202150448329.htm