Korean navy ships to visit Greater Victoria

The Republic of Korea destroyer Wang Geon (DDH 978) departs Pearl Harbor to participate in the sea phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. (Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tiarra Fulgha/U.S. Navy)

Victoria — A pair of South Korean navy ships will dock in Esquimalt, B.C., for a visit this week.

The Republic of Korea Ships, the Wang Geon and Soyang, will arrive at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt on Friday and stay until Monday, Nov. 15.

Crewmembers will remain aboard the ships while in Esquimalt.

Maritime Forces Pacific says all crewmembers will follow provincial health guidelines.

The navy ships are part of the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) Cruise Training Task Force, according to Maritime Forces Pacific.