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Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, meets with Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Cmdr. Lee, commanding officer, ROK Navy submarine ROKS Lee Beom-seok (SS 081), during a tour of the submarine 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)