A U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class attack submarine, the USS Greeneville, arrived at a naval base in Busan on December 23 to replenish supplies and allow crew rest. South Korea's Navy plans to enhance exchanges and cooperation between the two nations' navies on this occasion. This marks the first visit by a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine since President Lee Jae-myung took office in June.
The U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered submarine USS Greeneville (SSN) arrived at a key naval base in the southeastern city of Busan on Tuesday, December 23. This Los Angeles-class attack submarine docked earlier in the day to replenish supplies and provide rest for its crew members, some 330 kilometers southeast of Seoul.
South Korea's Navy stated, "The Navy plans to boost exchanges and cooperation between the navies of South Korea and the United States and strengthen our combined defense posture on the occasion of the USS Greeneville's entry."
The USS Greeneville's visit marks its fourth time in South Korea, the last being in 2016. It comes about 10 months after the Los Angeles-class USS Alexandria made a similar stop at the same base in February. This is the first such visit since President Lee Jae-myung assumed office in June.
North Korea reacted sharply, accusing Washington of disregarding Pyongyang's security concerns and warning that it is prepared to use any means to defend its national security.
The arrival underscores the ongoing military alliance between Seoul and Washington amid regional tensions, highlighting efforts to bolster joint defense capabilities.
