The usColumbia arrives on the naval base in Busan, Nov. 11. Yonhap
A U.S. nuclear-powered submarine has arrived at a serious southeastern naval base Monday to replenish provides and supply relaxation for crew members, South Korea’s Navy mentioned.
The 6,000-ton USS Columbia entered the naval base in Busan, 320 kilometers southeast of Seoul, earlier within the day, based on the Navy.
The Navy mentioned it plans to conduct pleasant alternate actions with the crew members of the Los Angeles-class assault submarine throughout their keep within the nation, as a part of efforts to bolster the mixed protection posture between the allies’ naval forces.
The U.S. submarine’s arrival got here amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula following North Korea’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile final month and continued sending of trash-carrying balloons throughout the border.
It additionally got here round two months after the Virginia-class assault submarine USS Vermont visited Busan for replenishment functions in September. (Yonhap)
