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| ▲ Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back (2nd from R) inspects military readiness during his visit to the command and control center of the Republic of Korea Fleet in the southeastern port city of Busan on April 16, 2026, in this photo provided by the Navy. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
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Defense chief visits naval command center to inspect military readiness
SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Thursday visited the command and control center of the Navy to inspect military readiness posture, according to the defense ministry.
Ahn made the visit to the command center of the Republic of Korea Fleet that oversees the Navy's missions at sea, underwater and on air at a naval base in the southeastern port city of Busan, according to the ministry.
"I am proud of fellow soldiers diligently guarding the vast waters thrice the territory of South Korea," Ahn was quoted as saying, while urging troops to "firmly" maintain their readiness posture with the mindset of guarding national security on the front lines.
During the visit, Ahn also urged the Navy to upgrade their capabilities based on advanced assets, such as nuclear-powered submarines, while calling on the Marine Corps to assume its operational control over its military units, which currently lies with the Army.
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