Operation Dawn

by Rusty Knife Kim

This is a story based on true rescue operation, which was executed by Korean navy and UDT/SEAL, combined maritime forces of U.S.A and European Union. 13 Somali pirates kidnapped Korean merchant vessel, Samho Jewelry and 21 innocent sailors in vicinity of Indian Ocean on 21 January, 2011. Cheong-Hae(Blue Ocean) Escort Task Group(Korean Destroyer, UDT/SEAL, LYNX Helo) chased and executed rescue operation, called "Operation Dawn of the Gulf of Aden" This story is not only depict full spectrum of the operation, but also focus on conflicts among pirates and unconscienc and greedy human mind through broker. People define or judge something with their own justice and measure. Moreover every person insists that only he or she is right. If every measures are right which is universal valid justice? In this story a navy seal warrior has to rescue kidnapped sailors and the vessel even though he contributes to his life. A young pirate must make it success kidnapping in spite of any sacrifices. A senseless broker only focus on maximize his ransom. Where is your justice? This story is mixed with fiction and nonfiction to make it interesting. However, there is no doubt that all brilliant leadership of commanding officers, and heroic story of special warriors are true. Moreover, legendary rescue operation is fully true although rough expressions. I hope that this story makes readers understand ROK Navy and UDT/SEAL which has dedicated to keeping the world safe.