MANILA, Nov. 13 -- The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) has reaffirmed its commitment to help in the modernization of the Philippine Navy (PN), following the visit of one of its top officials to the Philippines.

In a statement on Thursday, the PN said ROKN deputy chief of naval operations for logistics, Rear Admiral Shin Yu Chuan, made a courtesy call on PN flag officer in command, Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta, at the PN headquarters in Manila on Wednesday.

"Rear Admiral Shin, in turn, reaffirmed the ROKN's commitment to strengthening cooperation in logistics, training, and technology," the PN said. "He emphasized the importance of sustaining mutual support through initiatives that enhance interoperability and promote efficiency...