Republic of Korea Coast Guard
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The Republic of Korea Coast Guard (Korean Hangul: 해양경찰청, Hanja: 海洋警察廳, Revised Romanization: Haeyang-gyeongchal-cheong) is responsible for maritime safety and control off the coast of South Korea. The KCG is a branch of the South Korean military.
[edit] Command
Formerly called Republic of Korea Maritime Police, is lead by a Commissioner of the KCG and a deputy Commissioner.
The KCG is divided into six Bureaus and 23 Divisions. There are 13 KCG stations with 71 branch offices and 266 subagencies.
Other related agancies include:
- KCG Academy
- KCG Maintenance Workshop
[edit] Fleet
- patrol boats
- crime response boats
- pollution response boats
- aircraft
[edit] Reference
| North: Russian Navy | ||
| West:PLAN Coast Guard | Republic of Korea Coast Guard | East:Japan Coast Guard and United States Coast Guard |
| South:Philippine Coast Guard Hong Kong Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre |
