Japan, US, South Korea Conduct First Joint Coast Guard Drill
Japan, the United States, and South Korea conducted their first joint coast guard drill on June sixth, 2024, off the northern coast of Maizuru, Kyoto. This exercise strengthens maritime cooperation in response to China's assertiveness. The drill included search and rescue operations involving patrol vessels and helicopters.
On June 6, 2024, Japanese, US, and South Korean coast guard vessels held their first joint drill off the northern coast of Maizuru in Kyoto prefecture.
The exercise aimed to enhance maritime cooperation in response to China's growing assertiveness.
This historic drill follows a 2023 agreement for enhanced security collaboration among the three nations.
The exercise involved patrol vessels and helicopters executing search and rescue operations based on a scenario where a South Korean ship caught fire.
Recent skirmishes between Chinese and Philippine coast guards in the South China Sea have raised concerns of potential conflict, spurring these nations to fortify their maritime defenses.
The exercise aimed to enhance maritime cooperation in response to China's growing assertiveness.
This historic drill follows a 2023 agreement for enhanced security collaboration among the three nations.
The exercise involved patrol vessels and helicopters executing search and rescue operations based on a scenario where a South Korean ship caught fire.
Recent skirmishes between Chinese and Philippine coast guards in the South China Sea have raised concerns of potential conflict, spurring these nations to fortify their maritime defenses.
