Korean warships to visit RI

Sat, 15 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

JAKARTA: Three of South Korea's latest warships will pay a
four-day visit to Indonesia next week to strengthen friendship
between the two countries' Navies.

The South Korean Embassy said in a statement here on Friday
that the three warships -- ROKS Yangmanchoon, ROKS Wonsan, and
ROKS Daecheong -- will arrive in Surabaya, East Java on Thursday
with 820 officers and crew led by Rear Adm. Joong Ryun Kim.

The statement said the visit was also aimed at celebrating the
30th anniversary of amity between Korea and Indonesia.

During the visit, the ROK Navy officers and crew will
participate in various activities including friendly sports
matches and cultural site tours. --JP

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