United States Forces Korea News

USFK aligns with ROK for arrival policy

USFK Public Affairs — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:10:53 GMT

In order to align with ROK entry requirement changes, USFK has implemented the following changes for SOFA-affiliated arrivals beginning July 25: All arrivals, regardless of vaccination status, shall be subject to a Day 1 PCR test at a military treatment facility (MTF). Movement will be restricted until results are received. Non-traveling cohabitants shall not be required to restrict movement upon traveler’s return but should monitor their health for COVID-19-related symptoms. Non-SOFA affiliated international arrivals or short-term visitors shall follow all ROK entry requirements.

Public Health Emergency Declaration on USFK Installations Renewed

DoD News — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT

The USFK Commander has renewed the current Public Health Emergency Declaration. It will remain in effect for 90 days after issue date, unless it is renewed or terminated before then.

CSM Jack Love hosts the 2nd Annual Keystone Seminar

Staff Sgt. Kris Bonet — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 02:55:00 GMT

Command Sgt. Maj. Jack H. Love, command senior enlisted leader for United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, hosted the 2nd Annual Keystone Seminar from June 21 to 23, 2022.

ROK-U.S. descendants of Korean War veterans serve as honorary pitcher and batter

Kyounga (Kate) Michael — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 09:10:00 GMT

Lt. Col. Miranda Killingsworth and Capt. (P) Ji Sang-gon will serve as the honorary batter and pitcher during a baseball game at KT Wiz Park between the Suwon-KT Wiz and LG Twins Baseball Club. Both are descendants of veterans who fought in the Korean War, which began 72 years ago on June 25.

Quarantine no longer required for international arrivals

DoD News — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:35:00 GMT

As of June 8, USFK aligned its arrival entry requirements with ROK policy. All SOFA-affiliated international arrivals, regardless of vaccination status, shall not be subject to quarantine.

USFK Adjusts to HPCON Alpha

USFK Public Affairs — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 23:54:00 GMT

Based on United States Forces Korea’s assessment of the low COVID community level in South Korea, USFK will adjust its health protection condition to “Alpha,” peninsula-wide, effective Thursday, June 2.

USFK COVID Arrival Update

USFK Public Affairs — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 07:28:00 GMT

As of Monday, May 23, 2022, South Korea implemented updated entry requirements for off-peninsula arrivals. All travelers - both new arrivals and returnees - must possess a negative PCR test within 2 days before the departure date or a negative antigen test performed by a medical professional within 1 day before departure.

USFK aligns with ROK for arrival quarantine policy

USFK Public Affairs — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 07:16:00 GMT

Beginning June 1, USFK implemented the following entry requirements for all arrivals to align with recent ROK policy changes: SOFA-affiliated, fully vaccinated individuals and children under 12 years old traveling with a fully vaccinated guardian are exempt from quarantine.

AANHPI Heritage Month Celebrated at USAG Humphreys

Miss. Amelia Gillies — Thu, 26 May 2022 07:26:00 GMT

A celebration was held in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month at the River Bend Golf Course ballroom on USAG Humphreys on May 20, 2022. The celebration included guest speaker Lt. Gen Scott Pleus, USFK Deputy Commander, a Q&A session with a panel of AANHPI leaders within our military community, a recognition ceremony, and a range of cultural performances that honored the different cultures represented at this event.

USFK adjusts mask regulations on installations for USFK-affiliated personnel

USFK Public Affairs — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 01:59:41 GMT

Based on South Korean COVID-19 numbers meeting the Department of Defense “medium” level, mask wear is no longer required within USFK installations, HQs, and unit facilities. Please follow your installation/garrison commander directives for how this affects high traffic indoor community areas such as the commissary, exchange, shoppettes, banks, gyms, libraries and other common areas. You must adhere to ROKG guidance on mask wear when off-installation and in combined US-ROK military work areas.

USFK adjusts to HPCON Bravo

USFK Public Affairs — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 01:51:00 GMT

USFK adjusted its Health Protection Condition from “Bravo Plus” to “Bravo,” beginning Thursday, April 21 at 6 a.m. Authorized off-installation activities include seated dining at restaurants, indoor malls, theaters, amusement parks and festivals, overnight stays, and any other indoor and outdoor activity currently authorized within the ROK guidelines. Along with these activities, off-installation bars, clubs, saunas, spas, bathhouses, karaoke establishments and any facility that restricts entry to adults only is authorized for FULLY VACCINATED individuals.

Public Health Emergency Declaration on USFK Installations Renewed

USFK Public Affairs — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 01:17:00 GMT

The USFK Commander has renewed the current Public Health Emergency Declaration. It will remain in effect for 90 days after issue date, unless it is renewed or terminated before then.

USFK adjusts HPCON Bravo Plus measures to align with ROK policies

DoD News — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:40:00 GMT

USFK adjusted its Health Protection Condition Bravo Plus mitigation measures to align with existing Republic of Korea policies and have lifted all travel restrictions to Seoul, beginning Thursday, March 24 at 6 a.m. until Thursday, April 21 at 6 a.m. All other HPCON B+ measures remain in effect.

USFK aligns with ROK for arrival quarantine policy for fully vaccinated individuals

USFK Public Affairs — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 02:40:00 GMT

Effective immediately, based on recent Republic of Korea policy changes regarding international arrivals, all fully vaccinated international arrivals and children under 6 years old are no longer required to quarantine.

Old Soldiers Never Die: USFK Command Sgt. Maj. retires after 36 years

Staff Sgt. Kris Bonet — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 02:26:00 GMT

Entering a senior enlisted advisor’s office is like stepping back in time. To a junior service member, it might resemble a museum with memorabilia and placards, undoubtedly supported by countless shared memories of places he once called home. Photos of old friends at military school graduations, shadowboxes full of medals and parting gifts, and challenge coins neatly positioned everywhere; every corner has a story.

Taking A ‘Bite’ Out of Decoy Training

Ms. Amelia Gillies, USFK Public Affairs — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:32:00 GMT

This week the U.S. Army 503/903 Combined Military Working Dog Detachment held a joint 3-day training event with the handlers of the U.S. Air Force 51st Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys. During Decoy Training, Military Working Dogs are encouraged to bite a “decoy target,” while a handler wears a protective ‘bite shirt’ or ‘wrap’ acting as the assailant.

USFK adjusts HPCON Bravo Plus measures to align with ROK policies

USFK Public Affairs — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 02:24:00 GMT

Based on the downward trend of the COVID virus within our formations, installations and communities, and to balance mission readiness with the health and well-being of our affiliated community, USFK will adjust its Health Protection Condition Bravo Plus mitigation measures to align with existing Republic of Korea policies beginning Friday, February 11 at noon.

USFK aligns to ROK for mandatory arrival quarantine policy

USFK Public Affairs — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 07:51:00 GMT

Based on recent ROK policy changes regarding international arrivals, and regardless of vaccination status, all will now be subject to a mandatory 7-day quarantine. Note: This is a change from the previous 10-day mandatory quarantine period that was in effect on Dec. 3.

Negative COVID-19 PCR test required for all overseas arrivals update

USFK Public Affairs — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 09:09:00 GMT

Beginning Thursday, January 20, 2022, South Korea will implement stricter entry requirements for off-peninsula arrivals: All travelers - both new arrivals and returnees - must possess a negative PCR test within 48 hours before the departure date; be advised the PCR test must be performed and the certificate must be issued within the same 48-hour period of departure. Additionally, children under the age of 6 (on the date of arrival) are exempt from this requirement, if all travelers possesses a valid negative PCR test.

Public Health Emergency Declaration on USFK Installations Renewed

USFK Public Affairs — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:40:00 GMT

The USFK Commander has renewed the current Public Health Emergency Declaration. It will remain in effect for 90 days after issue date, unless it is renewed or terminated before then.