5 March: US Navy destroyer USS Higgins enters Jeju Naval Base for replenishment, unrelated to Freedom Shield exercise.

A US Navy destroyer, USS Higgins, entered Jeju Naval Base for replenishment purposes on 5 March. The ship arrived a day after the start of the annual combined Freedom Shield exercise between South Korea and the US. The warship's visit is unrelated to the exercise and there are no plans for joint drills during its stay. The two countries plan to have friendly exchange activities during the vessel's visit.

March 05, 2024
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