Key facts
- The ROKS Hansando made its first port call at NAS Pensacola, Florida.
South Korean Navy training ship makes historic port call at Florida naval base
IN SHORT
A South Korean Navy training ship, the ROKS Hansando, made its first-ever port call at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida this week. The four-day visit aimed to provide practical experience to naval cadets and foster exchanges with U.S. Navy personnel.
Key Numbers
4day visit
200years of service for NAS Pensacola
250anniversary of American independence
Who's Involved
ROKS Hansando
South Korean Navy training ship that made a port call
Naval Air Station Pensacola
U.S. naval base that hosted the ship
Capt. Chandra Newman
Commanding Officer of NAS Pensacola who called the visit a privilege
Kang Kyung-wha
South Korean Ambassador to the United States who visited the ship
↳ Why This Matters
The port call signifies a deepening of military ties and cooperation between the South Korean and U.S. navies, fostering goodwill and practical experience for future naval officers.