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Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center right, and his staff meet with Rear Adm. Kang Jeong- ho, commander, Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy submarine force, center left, and the crew of ROK Navy submarine ROKS Lee Beom-seok (SS 081) in Busan, Republic of Korea, Oct. 24, 2024. The visit to the Republic of Korea underscored the United States’ commitment to an Indo-Pacific that is free and open, connected, prosperous, secure, and resilient. (Photo Courtesy of U.S. Navy)