RIMPAC 24: Korean Submarine Surprises Pearl Harbor for Massive Naval Exercise

ROKS Lee Beom-seok Submarine Arrives for RIMPAC 2024

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII – June 21, 2024

The Republic of Korea Navy submarine ROKS Lee Beom-seok (SS-081) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in support of RIMPAC 2024, the world's largest international maritime exercise. With participation from 29 nations, 40 surface ships, 3 submarines, 14 land forces, over 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel, RIMPAC enhances multinational maritime cooperation and undersea warfare readiness.

The arrival of ROK forces highlights the strength of U.S.-Korea naval collaboration and their shared commitment to Indo-Pacific security.

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Visual Documentation: PO2 Sarah Eaton & PO2 Maria Llanos
Unit: Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet