RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT

UNCLAS SEOUL 001568 SIPDIS STATE FOR PM/DTCC-BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: AU ETTC KOMC KS SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE 050092420 REF: A) STATE 75798 ¶1. Per Reftel, post contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and Dreamtech Technology by phone, email and facsimile. An on-site visit was not possible due to time and resource constraints. ¶2. Assistant Director CHUNG Jong-wook of DAPA's Aircraft Contract Team confirmed to post that the parts will be used to overhaul F-5 aircraft belonging to the Republic of Korea's Air Force (ROKAF). A copy of the purchase order between DAPA and Dreamtech Technology will be sent separately by email. DAPA also confirmed that Dreamtech Technology is a DAPA-registered contractor that performs overhaul maintenance work for the ROKAF, ROK Army and ROK Navy. ¶3. President KANG Dae-jong of Dreamtech Technology also confirmed to post that the licensed parts were received by his firm on April 9, 2008 from Mytech, the U.S. seller. Based on Post's conversations with Dreamtech no other consignees were involved in the transaction. The completed parts for the F-5 jet fighter are scheduled to be delivered to the ROKAF Logistics Command on November 20, 2008. The point of contact is Sergeant PARK Jin-soo at ROKAF Logistics Command. ¶4. Dreamtech Technology is fully aware of the importance of USML restrictions and employs dedicated staff with the expertise to deal with military transactions. Vershbow