South Korean Naval Ships Visit Chennai

Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Cruise Training Task Group consisting of two naval ships, ROKS Hansando and ROKS Daecheong arrived in Chennai on 28 September 2022 for a three-day goodwill visit. Rear Admiral Kang Dong-goo, Commander of Cruise Training Task Group along with Capt Ko Dae-jong, Commanding Officer ROKS Daecheong, Cdr Park Jin-sung, Commanding Officer ROKS Hansando and other officials of consulate of Korea held discussions with Flag Officer Commanding Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Naval Area on matters of common interest. During the visit, professional interactions and friendly sports activities are scheduled between personnel of the Indian Navy and ROK Navy. The goodwill visit strengthens ties between navies of the two nations. ROKS Hansando is South Korea's first dedicated training ship and ROKS Daecheong is a logistics support ship.