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Secretary of the Navy Visits US, ROK Leaders in Korea

Navy News Service

Story Number: NNS160822-04
Release Date: 8/22/2016 10:16:00 AM

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jermaine M. Ralliford, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs

SEOUL, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus visited U.S. and Republic of Korea civilian and military leaders during a visit to Seoul, Aug. 18-20.

Mabus visited the ROK to support and highlight the longstanding partnership between both navies and Marine Corps.

"Our partnership with the Republic of Korea is one of our most important," said Mabus, "and we are fortunate to have such remarkable Sailors and Marines serving in these critical positions."

During his visit, Mabus met with Marines assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Seoul and thanked them for their service. After meeting them, Mabus said hearing from Sailors and Marines is always one of his top priorities.

"I travel in order to talk with Sailors and Marines where they are, where they work and where they live," he said. "I want to hear what questions they have for me."

Throughout his brief visit, Mabus met with Han, Min-koo, ROK minister of national defense; Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, commander, U.S. Forces Korea; Gen. Lee, Sun-jin, ROK chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Adm. Jung, Ho Sub, ROK chief of naval operations; Rear Adm. Bill Byrne, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Kore; and Maj. Gen. Robert Hedelund, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea.

"The U.S. and ROK alliance is important," said Byrne, "and a visit by Secretary Mabus is a clear signal how important our partnership is not just for the region, but for the world as well."