161208-N-SR567-044 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Dec. 8, 2016) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) and Rear Adm. Chung, Jung-Soo, the Republic of Korea (ROK) deputy chief of naval operations for planning and management, jointly conduct the 9th Strategic Dialogue, a bi-annual conference that focuses on strengthening communication and improving interoperability between the two navies. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Wesley J. Breedlove)