nuclear submarine (Premier League) Los Angeles-class USS Annapolis arrives in South Korea today, moored at a naval base, located on Jeju Island. This was reported in the Navy of the Republic.
As specified in the maritime department of the country, an American submarine entered the port for resupply during its operational mission. Also, her visit is aimed at more active coordination between Washington and Seoul amid tensions between North and South Korea..
This is how the South Korean military commented on the situation:
USS Annapolis visit aims to strengthen joint defense of the Republic of Korea and the United States Navy. Also, the maritime departments of both countries intend to hold exchange events, timed this event to the 70th anniversary of the formation of the Korean-American allianceIt is worth noting, that the above submarine arrived in the Republic of Korea just a few days after, how the American strategic ballistic missile submarine aboard the Ohio-class USS Kentucky left the port of Busan. Such a visit by the US nuclear submarine was the first in decades.
Recall, that in April the presidents of South Korea and the United States held a meeting, following which the leaders of these countries adopted the Washington Declaration on the Establishment of an Advisory Group, related to issues in the nuclear field. This document provides for the adoption of specific measures in the event of a “threat”, coming from the DPRK. In the same time, as part of the agreements, Washington promised Seoul to use its nuclear potential, if Pyongyang decides to attack South Korea using atomic weapons.