Busan Naval Base
Busan Naval Base, also known as Republic of Korea Fleet is a Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) base in Yongho-dong, Nam-Gu, Busan, South Korea.
| Busan Naval Base | |
|---|---|
| Nam-Gu, Busan in Republic of Korea | |
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| Coordinates | 35.0996°N 129.1065°E |
| Type | Naval Base |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Republic of Korea |
| Operator |  |
| Open to the public | No |
| Site history | |
| In use | 2007-present |
History
The base became operational in 2007 when the Republic of Korea Navy relocated there from Jinhae Naval Base. Among the reasons for the relocation were speed restrictions around Jinhae which slowed access to and from the base.[1]
The base can accommodate up to 30 vessels of all sizes, including the largest Republic of Korea Navy ships and US Nimitz-class aircraft carriers.[2]
Homeported ships
USS John C. Stennis, USS Blue Ridge and Republic of Korea Navy ships at Busan Naval Base in 2009
References
- "Navy secretly moves base to Busan". JoongAng Daily. 3 December 2007. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- "Carrier USS John C. Stennis Arrives in Korea For Port Visit, Exercises". US Naval Institute. 14 March 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- "US naval command's new South Korea headquarters nears completion". Stars and Stripes. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- "New Era of US, ROK Navy Alliance Begins in Busan". US Navy. 19 February 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
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