http://www.rjkoehler.com/2008/01/29/joint-rok-us-naval-drills-in-the-indian-ocean/ Korea... in Blog Format Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:45:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2008/01/29/joint-rok-us-naval-drills-in-the-indian-ocean/#comment-131977 random guy Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:59:00 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2008/01/29/joint-rok-us-naval-drills-in-the-indian-ocean/#comment-131977 I find this interesting considering Noh's remarks a couple of years ago at the ROKAF Academy graduation regarding US power projection in the Pacific Rim. So the ROKs are ok with deploying from US ports but not vice versa? Interesting. I find this interesting considering Noh’s remarks a couple of years ago at the ROKAF Academy graduation regarding US power projection in the Pacific Rim. So the ROKs are ok with deploying from US ports but not vice versa? Interesting.

]]> http://www.rjkoehler.com/2008/01/29/joint-rok-us-naval-drills-in-the-indian-ocean/#comment-131967 bumfromkorea Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:22:52 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2008/01/29/joint-rok-us-naval-drills-in-the-indian-ocean/#comment-131967 Definitely another step towards the ROKN goal of transitioning from a green water navy to blue water navy. Definitely another step towards the ROKN goal of transitioning from a green water navy to blue water navy.

]]> http://www.rjkoehler.com/2008/01/29/joint-rok-us-naval-drills-in-the-indian-ocean/#comment-131921 2008 January 29 archive at ROK Drop Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:00:56 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2008/01/29/joint-rok-us-naval-drills-in-the-indian-ocean/#comment-131921 [...] With regards to South Korean rationale behind accepting the USN’s offer, a media report quoted a South Korean defense official as saying, “South Korea’s national power has increased, and it is apparent there has been an escalation of threats from pirates against fishing vessels operating overseas in areas such as the coast of Somalia…. This measure was decided upon in order to expand the structure of the US-ROK alliance, and to provide greater safety for our citizens.”  [HT: Marmot’s Hole] [...] [...] With regards to South Korean rationale behind accepting the USN’s offer, a media report quoted a South Korean defense official as saying, “South Korea’s national power has increased, and it is apparent there has been an escalation of threats from pirates against fishing vessels operating overseas in areas such as the coast of Somalia…. This measure was decided upon in order to expand the structure of the US-ROK alliance, and to provide greater safety for our citizens.”  [HT: Marmot’s Hole] [...]

]]> http://www.rjkoehler.com/2008/01/29/joint-rok-us-naval-drills-in-the-indian-ocean/#comment-131918 Brendon Carr (Korea Law Blog) Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:28:03 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2008/01/29/joint-rok-us-naval-drills-in-the-indian-ocean/#comment-131918 In his New Year Reception on Jan. 15, LMB made an oblique reference to Korea "assuming its share of responsibilities as a global citizen" (I am copying this quote from the otherwise-worthless <i>AMCHAM Journal</i>). Sitting there at the time I was hoping this kind of thing is what LMB meant. In his New Year Reception on Jan. 15, LMB made an oblique reference to Korea “assuming its share of responsibilities as a global citizen” (I am copying this quote from the otherwise-worthless AMCHAM Journal). Sitting there at the time I was hoping this kind of thing is what LMB meant.

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