Signing of Memorandum of Intent for Cooperation among Korea-US-Japan Maritime Security Agencies... Continuing the 'Camp David Spirit'

Maritime security agencies from South Korea, the United States, and Japan are joining forces to enhance maritime security in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Korea Coast Guard announced on the 10th that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Coast Guard and the Japan Coast Guard.

These agencies share a common understanding to promote the conservation of marine resources, crack down on illegal fishing, provide rapid rescue during maritime disasters, protect the marine environment, and improve maritime law enforcement. They also agreed to secure future communication channels to strengthen their cooperative framework.

Osangkwon, Deputy Commissioner of the Korea Coast Guard, is taking a commemorative photo after signing the letter of intent for cooperation.
[Photo by Korea Coast Guard]

This MOU signing was pursued to carry forward the "Camp David Spirit" agreed upon last August by the three countries?South Korea, the U.S., and Japan?at Camp David, the U.S. President’s retreat.

The Camp David document includes the establishment of a consultative body embodying the trilateral vision, deterrence of expanding regional threats in ASEAN and Pacific island countries through joint exercises, and comprehensive cooperation plans covering economic collaboration and security.

The MOU agreed upon by the three maritime security agencies was first signed by the Korea Coast Guard in March, delivered to the U.S. side last month, and recently completed when Watanabe Yasunori, the Japan Coast Guard’s Deputy Commissioner, visited the U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Command to sign it.

The Korea Coast Guard was represented by Deputy Commissioner Osangkwon (Chief Superintendent), the U.S. Coast Guard by Pacific Area Commander Rear Admiral Andrew Thiongson, and the Japan Coast Guard by Deputy Commissioner Watanabe Yasunori.

Kim Jongwook, Commissioner of the Korea Coast Guard, stated, "We have signed this memorandum of understanding to establish maritime security and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region," adding, "The three agencies of South Korea, the U.S., and Japan will jointly explore support measures tailored to the needs of countries in this region."

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