U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche visits Republic of Korea, bolsters relationships with Pacific ally

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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche visits Republic of Korea, bolsters relationships with Pacific ally
06/14/2024 03:17 PM EDT

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751) departed Pohang, the Republic of Korea, June 11, following several engagements with the Korea Coast Guard, U.S. Consul General Nolan Barkhouse and multiple Republic of Korea dignitaries. While moored in Pohang, the Waesche crew hosted Korea Coast Guard Commissioner General Kim Jong-Uk, Pohang Mayor Lee Kang-Deok, and U.S. Consul General Nolan Barkhouse for tours and meaningful conversation. The leaders discussed shared principles between the two coast guards and how to build upon best practices and strengthen maritime partnerships.
U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Tyson Scofield, commanding officer of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751), gives a speech during a welcoming reception in Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2024. The Waesche’s arrival marked the first visit by a U.S. Coast Guard ship to Pohang, which was marked with an opening ceremony between United States and Korea Coast Guardsmen. Waesche is the second U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter deployed to the Indo-Pacific in 2024. Waesche is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. Coast Guard cutters routinely deploy to the region to engage with partner nations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah Murphy)