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Home» News»New Chief of Naval Operations for the Republic of Korea Navy
Admiral Boo New Chief of Naval Operations for the Republic of Korea Navy
Admiral Boo (부석종), center, became the 34th CNO of the ROK Navy, taking over the command from Admiral Sim Seung-seob (심승섭), right. ROK Navy picture.

New Chief of Naval Operations for the Republic of Korea Navy

Admiral Boo Suk-jong was appointed as the 34th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) of the Republic of Korea Navy (ROK Navy) on April 10, 2020.

Xavier Vavasseur 17 Apr 2020

Admiral Boo (부석종) became the 34th CNO of the ROK Navy, taking over the command from Admiral Sim Seung-seob.

The ceremony took place at Kyeryong University Daeyeonjangjang and was attended by major ROK military commanders and naval officers, including Korean Defense Minister Chung Kyung-du.

During the inauguration ceremony, the new CNO, Admiral Boo, took over the Navy flag symbolizing command from the Minister of Justice and began official work.

“The security situation on the Korean Peninsula is changing more dynamically than ever. This a serious time to prepare for not only military threats, but also non-traditional security threats such as COVID-19. While actively pursuing the work, we will endeavor to create a trusted navy as a key axis of strong and competent security. ”


Admiral Boo, Chief of Naval Operation, ROK Navy

“We will build a high-tech science and technology-based naval force, and if we fight, we will build a victorious Navy and an advanced Navy” Admiral Boo added during his address.

Admiral Boo previously served as the ROK Navy’s 2nd Fleet Commander, Head of the ROK Naval Academy and Vice Chairman of the ROK Joint Chief of Staff. He is an expert in the field of maritime and combined operations, having served as the head of the Joint Military Support Division.

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Posted by : Xavier Vavasseur
Xavier is based in Paris, France. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems and a Master of Business Administration from Florida Institute of Technology (FIT). Xavier has been covering naval defense topics for nearly a decade.

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