(LEAD) Arms agency holds launch ceremony for submarine tugboat (opens original article in a new tab)

A submarine tugboat designed to support South Korea's Navy submarines was launched in Busan.

• A launch ceremony was held for a submarine tugboat in Busan, South Korea.
• The tugboat is designed to support the Navy's 3,600-ton Jang Bogo submarines with enhanced rescue and support capabilities.
• The vessel is expected to improve the Navy's combat support capabilities including firefighting and marine pollution response.