| Busan Naval Base | |
|---|---|
부산 해군기지 | |
| Nam District, Busan in South Korea | |
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  Busan Naval Base | |
| Type | Naval base |
| Site information | |
| Owner |  Republic of Korea Navy |
| Operator | Republic of Korea Navy United States Navy |
| Open to the public | No |
| Site history | |
| Built | 16 June 2006 |
| In use | 2007 |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Republic of Korea Fleet Command United States Naval Forces Korea |
The Busan Naval Base (Korean: 부산 해군기지; Hanja: 釜山海軍基地) is a group of ports and land facilities of the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), located at Nam-Gu, Busan. The United States Naval Forces Korea headquarters sit within this base.[1]
The base can accommodate up to 30 vessels, including the Republic of Korea Navy Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship and the US Navy's Nimitz-class aircraft carriers.[2]
- ^ "US naval command's new South Korea headquarters nears completion". Stars and Stripes. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- ^ "Carrier USS John C. Stennis Arrives in Korea For Port Visit, Exercises". US Naval Institute. 14 March 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.