�We had on board with us this cruise, a Republic of Korea Navel Officer, Ensign Park Nae Um.� Mr. Park came aboard on the 18th of October, 1952, upon his graduation from ROK Naval Academy.� Mr. Park underwent extensive training. Engineering, sonar, CIC and bridge watches are just a few of the various

phases of ship's work� participated in by our Korean Naval Officer.� Of all the training he seemed to enjoy engineering most.

Ensign Park enjoyed visiting the many 'ports of call' made by the Hopewell.� Although he had been to Sasebo before, he listed Sasebo, along with Yokosuka, as his favorites.�

Before his entry into the Republic of Korea Naval Academy,

Mr. Park graduated from Chyong Ju Commercial High School. � He completed his three years course in August of 1949.� In order to qualify for the cruise on Hopewell it was necessary for the Korean Ensign to maintain high marks at the ROK Naval Academy.� When we pulled into Yokusaka for the last time, the ROK Naval Officer left us, and reported to Destroyer Division 92 for additional training. � When asked his reaction to the officers and men of Hopewell, Mr. Park said "I think you behave gentle and kind. I like your cleanness and respect for good manners."