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South Korean base employees face new furlough worries over funding stalemate
Once again, the U.S. military has warned its South Korean base employees that they may face another furlough next year if the allies fail to reach a new defense cost-sharing agreement. → Read More
‘No exceptions’: USFK commander enters quarantine after returning to South Korea from US
USFK also announced it has lowered the military’s health protection risk level nationwide to Bravo, signifying a lower, moderate risk for infection, as South Korea’s daily number of cases dipped below 50. → Read More
US military hasn’t used $60 million in South Korean defense funds, data show
Info on unspent defense funds raises the stakes as talks over a cost-sharing contract have deadlocked due to U.S. demands that Seoul sharply increase its contribution for stationing American troops on the divided peninsula. → Read More
New Eighth Army commander seeks ‘rigorous, realistic’ training for US, South Korea troops
The Eighth Army change of command occurred amid fears of renewed tensions as U.S.-led nuclear talks with North Korea have stalled. → Read More
North Koreans kill South Korean fisheries official near border island, military says
The killing threatened to stoke tensions between the rival nations, which have seen efforts to improve relations evaporate in connection with stalled U.S.-led talks aimed at persuading the North to abandon its nuclear weapons program. → Read More
DODEA schools to open in South Korea as military eases coronavirus restrictions
Wednesday’s decision to lower the health protection condition to Bravo allows troops, family members and civilian employees in South Korea to eat out at restaurants and conduct other recreational activities off-base. → Read More
South Korea dials down coronavirus restrictions as numbers decline
Health authorities said Sunday that the effort, dubbed social distancing level 2.5, has succeeded in driving down the number of infections enough to lift the extra restrictions. → Read More
Crash involving US armored vehicle kills four South Koreans, prompts military to suspend training near northern range
An armored personnel carrier — a tracked vehicle — and an SUV carrying the South Korean civilians collided around 9:30 p.m. Sunday on a road near the Rodriguez Live-Fire Training Complex in the city of Pocheon, north of Seoul, according to local fire officials. → Read More
South Korean army’s chief of staff nominated to serve as new defense minister
President Moon Jae-in cited Gen. Suh Wook's expertise in U.S.-South Korean military relations in the nomination. → Read More
US Forces Korea launches diversity webpage to help fight racism
The new webpage, which is linked to the main command site, provides a form for reporting abuses to USFK with just one click, as well as educational tools and other resources. → Read More
South Korea warns lockdown may be necessary amid coronavirus resurgence; six more troops test positive
The U.S. military has reimposed coronavirus restrictions, including limiting access to bases and barring personnel from most recreational activities off-post as the virus has resurged in South Korea after months of relatively low numbers. → Read More
‘It’s a lot more strict here:’ US troops in South Korea adjust to new round of coronavirus restrictions
Hopes of exploring their surroundings were quashed for service members and their families when U.S. Forces Korea re-imposed travel restrictions following a fresh outbreak of coronavirus in South Korea. → Read More
Seven more US troops test positive for coronavirus upon arrival in South Korea
The total number of coronavirus cases affiliated with U.S. Forces Korea has risen to 133, the military said. → Read More
Can you catch the coronavirus on a plane? It’s complicated
The influx of American troops testing positive for the coronavirus after flying to overseas U.S. bases highlights the dangers of air travel during the pandemic. → Read More
Citing mask discomfort, US ambassador to South Korea shaves off controversial mustache
The U.S. ambassador to South Korea has shaved his controversial mustache, saying it made wearing a mask to prevent spreading the coronavirus more uncomfortable in the summer heat. → Read More
South Korea plays down report that White House is weighing troop cuts
South Korea on Sunday played down a report that the White House is weighing options to reduce the U.S. military presence on peninsula, saying the allies have not discussed the issue. → Read More
Number of coronavirus-infected US troops arriving in South Korea mounts
South Korea has expressed concern over the growing numbers, although U.S. Forces Korea insists that mandatory testing and two-week quarantine procedures have helped contain the problem. → Read More
‘He’s still out there’: Search for missing US airman continues in South Korea
Investigators have received several leads in the search for a U.S. airman who went missing last week on Osan Air Base, officials said Monday. → Read More
US Forces Korea: 11 more troops from US test positive for coronavirus
Eleven more American service members tested positive for the coronavirus after arriving in South Korea from the United States, the military said Monday. → Read More
Camp Humphreys places eight South Korean realty companies off-limits over security issues
The U.S. military’s largest base in South Korea has banned business with eight local real estate companies for 10 years over allegations of using fraudulent passes to access the installation. → Read More