180713-N-TB148-191 SEOUL, Republic of Korea (July 13, 2018) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer speaks with Minister Song, Young-moo, Republic of Korea (ROK) minister of national defense, during an office call in Seoul. Spencer’s visit highlights the ironclad partnership between the U.S. and ROK navies and is part of a broader visit to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Carlisle/Released)