The South Korean landing ship tank ‘Nojeok-bong’ arrived at Doha’s Grand Cruise Terminal at the Old Doha Port for a two-week joint exercise with the State of Qatar. The exercise, which began on October 14, 2024, includes live fire and manoeuvring drills. The Ambassador of Korea to Qatar, H.E. Yun Hyunsoo, expressed gratitude to Korean and Qatari military personnel for their efforts and close coordination in making the joint exercise possible. This exercise is taking place in the year of the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between the two countries, highlighting the comprehensive strategic partnership between Korea and Qatar.
The joint exercise serves as an opportunity to showcase Korea’s cutting-edge defence equipment and strengthen defense and security cooperation with Qatar. Ambassador Hyunsoo emphasized the importance of Korea’s Global Pivotal State vision and Qatar’s active role in mediation in contributing to regional and global peace. The Commanding Officer of Nojeok-bong, Sang Hyun Kim, highlighted the efforts made to participate in the ROK-Qatar Combined Exercise, sailing 12 thousand kilometers for three weeks to arrive in Doha. The Republic of Korea Navy and Army will conduct various exercises, including combined exercises and combat fire, to strengthen Korea-Qatari military cooperation.
A sneak peek into the joint exercise was showcased through various clips and photos, accompanied by the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 soundtrack ‘Dreamers’ by South Korean singer Jungkook. The event also featured South Korean cultural activities such as Tuho, a traditional arrow-throwing game, a top spinning game, and Ddakji-Chigi, a slap-match game featured in the popular Netflix Korean series ‘Squid Game.’ The joint exercises will continue for one more week before the landing ship Nojeok-bong departs Qatari waters.
The warm reception of the South Korean landing ship tank ‘Nojeok-bong’ at Doha’s Grand Cruise Terminal at the Old Doha Port was a celebration of the two-week joint exercise between Qatar and Korea. The exercise, which includes live fire drills and manoeuvring exercises, highlights the close cooperation and coordination between the two countries. Ambassador Hyunsoo expressed gratitude to the military personnel involved in making the joint exercise possible and emphasized the importance of the exercise in the context of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Qatar.
The joint exercise is a demonstration of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Korea and Qatar, showcasing Korea’s cutting-edge defence equipment and enhancing defense and security cooperation. Ambassador Hyunsoo highlighted the contributions of both countries to regional and global peace, emphasizing Korea’s Global Pivotal State vision and Qatar’s role in mediation. The Commanding Officer of Nojeok-bong, Sang Hyun Kim, emphasized the efforts made to participate in the ROK-Qatar Combined Exercise, highlighting the goal of strengthening military cooperation between Korea and Qatar through the joint exercises.
The event also featured South Korean cultural activities, providing a sneak peek into the joint exercise through various clips and photos accompanied by a soundtrack from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Traditional games such as Tuho and Ddakji-Chigi were showcased, adding a cultural element to the event. The joint exercises will continue for another week before the landing ship Nojeok-bong departs Qatari waters, marking the successful completion of the two-week joint exercise between Korea and Qatar.
