South Korean navy on goodwill tour

South Korean navy on goodwill tour

JAKARTA (JP): A training unit of the South Korean Navy is
scheduled to arrive at the Tanjung Priok Port, North Jakarta, on
Thursday as part of a training tour of the Naval Academy's
midshipmen, according to the South Korean embassy yesterday.

The unit, commanded by Rear Admiral Sang Ki-han, consists of
two frigates and one logistic support ship, with a total crew of
600 officers including midshipmen, said Bong Hyup-chung,
information attache of the embassy.

He said the stopover at Tanjung Priok harbor is intended to
provide the South Korea's first class midshipmen with on-board
experience and training, as well as to promote military diplomacy
through goodwill visits to friendly nations.

The unit left South Korea on Aug. 22 for a 16 country tour on
the Pacific and Indian oceans. (hhr)