𝙁𝙊𝙍𝙏 𝘽𝙊𝙉𝙄𝙁𝘼𝘾𝙄𝙊, 𝙏𝘼𝙂𝙐𝙄𝙂 𝘾𝙄𝙏𝙔 – Brigadier General Gieram R Aragones PN(M), Deputy Commandant, Philippine Marine Corps, warmly received the ROKMC delegation headed by Brigadier General Hyun Woo Sik, Deputy Assistant Division Commander for Operations, 2nd Marine Division during a courtesy visit to the Philippine Marine Corps at Headquarters Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on June 15, 2026.

The engagement underscored the enduring friendship and growing cooperation between the Philippine Marine Corps and the Republic of Korea Marine Corps. The courtesy call provided a meaningful opportunity for both leaders to reaffirm their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, enhancing interoperability, and advancing mutual security objectives, highlighting the importance of sustained dialogue and professional exchanges in building trust and unity among allied forces. Brigadier General Hyun Woo Sik, in turn, expressed appreciation to the Philippine Marines and emphasized the ROKMC’s dedication to deepening cooperation with its Marines counterparts.

The Republic of Korea Marine Corps is among the participating contingents in the PH‑US hosted KAMANDAG Exercise 10-2026, which brought together multinational forces across Northern Luzon, Central Luzon, Cavite, Palawan, and Tawi‑Tawi. Their participation in this on going KAMANDAG Exercise 10-2026 underscores the shared commitment of partner nations to strengthen collective defense, enhance readiness, and uphold peace and stability in the Indo‑Pacific region.