S. Korean sub to make trans-Pacific journey for joint drills with Canada amid major bid | Yonhap News Agency

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OK By Lee Minji SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- A 3,000-ton South Korean naval submarine will travel across the Pacific for the first time to take part in joint drills with Canada in June, aimed at bolstering maritime security and arms industry cooperation, the Navy said Wednesday. This file photo, provided by the Navy on Jan. 5, 2024, shows the 3,000-ton class ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho submarine. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) mlee@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles DAPA chief sees 50-50 chance for Seoul's bid for Canadian submarine deal Industry minister, Hyundai Motor offer support for Seoul's submarine bid in Canada S. Korea stresses its submarine production capabilities; Canada pledges 'fair' procurement process Keywords #Canada #submarine #naval drill Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Downtown Seoul to enter security lockdown for massive crowd at BTS concert Most Viewed All Categories (4th LD) N. Korean sub to make trans-Pacific journey for joint drills with Canada amid major bid Next S.

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By Lee Minji
SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- A 3,000-ton South Korean naval submarine will travel across the Pacific for the first time to take part in joint drills with Canada in June, aimed at bolstering maritime security and arms industry cooperation, the Navy said Wednesday.
The planned 14,000-kilometer journey by the ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho comes as a South Korean consortium is vying with Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to win a landmark contract to supply 12 naval submarines to the Canadian navy.
The submarine is set to travel from Jinhae to Victoria in western Canada to participate in the combined drills scheduled for June. It will make stops in Guam and Hawaii for replenishment, with two Canadian submariners set to join South Korean crew members for the final leg of the trip from Hawaii to Victoria.
When completed, it will mark the longest distance a South Korean submarine has traveled.
Following the joint drills, the submarine will also participate in the U.S.-led multinational Rim of the Pacific exercise in Hawaii in late June before returning home.
To mark the departure, the Navy was set to hold a ceremony Wednesday at the Submarine Force Command at a major naval base in Jinhae, some 310 km southeast of Seoul, attended by key officials, including the vice naval chief and the chief of the state arms procurement agency, according to the Navy.
Also set to attend the event were foreign dignitaries, including Canadian Ambassador to South Korea Philippe Lafortune and British Ambassador to South Korea Colin Crooks, it said.
South Korea has been ramping up efforts to win the major submarine bid, valued at around 60 trillion won (US$40 billion).
Last month, relevant government ministries, including the defense, foreign and industrial ministries, as well as the Navy, and defense firms Hanwha Ocean Co. and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., signed an official document confirming government support for the bid.
This file photo, provided by the Navy on Jan. 5, 2024, shows the 3,000-ton class ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho submarine. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- The planned 14,000-kilometer journey by the ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho comes as a South Korean consortium is vying with Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to win a landmark contract to supply 12 naval submarines to the Canadian navy.
- Korea, China, Italy, Belgium: reports (LEAD) Gov't to strictly enforce five-day vehicle rotation system for public sector (LEAD) Trump says Iran has given U.S. 'very significant prize' related to oil, gas Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N.

### Areas for Consideration
- Korea stresses its submarine production capabilities; Canada pledges 'fair' procurement process Keywords #Canada #submarine #naval drill Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Downtown Seoul to enter security lockdown for massive crowd at BTS concert Most Viewed All Categories (4th LD) N.

### Implications
- OK By Lee Minji SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- A 3,000-ton South Korean naval submarine will travel across the Pacific for the first time to take part in joint drills with Canada in June, aimed at bolstering maritime security and arms industry cooperation, the Navy said Wednesday.
- It will make stops in Guam and Hawaii for replenishment, with two Canadian submariners set to join South Korean crew members for the final leg of the trip from Hawaii to Victoria.
- When completed, it will mark the longest distance a South Korean submarine has traveled.
- Following the joint drills, the submarine will also participate in the U.S.-led multinational Rim of the Pacific exercise in Hawaii in late June before returning home.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers submarine, korea, seoul topics. Notable strengths include discussion of submarine. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 683.