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New Commander of United Nations Command holds year’s first Ambassador Roundtable
January 22, 2025 — U.S. Army Gen. Xavier Brunson, the new United Nations Command Commander, held the year’s first UNC Member State Ambassadors Roundtable, Jan. 22, 2025, at the Philippines Embassy to Republic of Korea in Seoul. This monthly engagement was one of Brunson’s first official key leader engagements since he took command of UNC, Dec. 20, 2024... MORE

U.S. Army Gen. Xavier Brunson (second from left), the new commander of the United Nations Command, delivers opening remarks during the year's first Ambassador Roundtable at the Philippines Embassy to the Republic of Korea in Seoul, Jan. 22.

Guidance for the Force
December 4, 2024 — Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Guardians, Civilian Employees, and Families assigned to the Republic of Korea, Thank you for your selfless service and dedication. It is an honor to serve with you and your family on Freedom’s Frontier. ... MORE

Command Collaboration: USFK and CFC Put Electromagnetic Capabilities on Display
November 25, 2024 — U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Elliot Rappoport, 2nd Infantry Division, G-6, Eighth Army, presented capabilities and best practices of a PR-200 spectrum analyzer, during a Combined Republic of Korea – United States Information Operations teambuilding event, held on Oct. 10, 2024... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Elliot Rappoport, 2nd Infantry Division, G-6, Eighth Army, presented capabilities and best practices of a PR-200 spectrum analyzer, during a Combined Republic of Korea – United States Information Operations teambuilding event, held on Oct. 10, 2024. (courtesy photo)

ROK-US C5ISRT Summit drives capabilities to Fight Tonight, Tomorrow and Beyond: Integrating Allies and Partners
November 22, 2024 — In an era of increasing complexity and a region marked by emerging threats, the interoperability of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intel, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting (C5ISRT) systems between the Republic of Korea, United States, allies and partners are a vital component to ensure peace and security on the Korean Peninsula and Indo-Pacic Region... MORE

Senior military leaders from several nations attend the C5ISRT Summit, Nov. 20, 2024, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

USFK, 8th Army Korea Conduct Combined Forces OPSEC Level II Training
October 24, 2024 — The U.S. Forces Korea and 8th Army-Korea recently held a significant training session at Camp Humphreys, South Korea including U.S., ROK, and United Nations Command forces. The training focused on operations security at an advanced level, known as OPSEC Level II. The training is aimed to equip service members with the essential skills and knowledge needed to protect sensitive information and mitigate risks in an increasingly complex and interconnected global landscape. It is an important aspect of daily lives and missions for personnel currently serving in the Korea Theater of Operation... MORE

Col. James D. Beall, director, USFK UCJ39 Information Operations, explained at the start of the class, during the three days, you’ll begin to learn about operations security, why it matters and how to manage a program and further explained that an effective OPSEC program improves force protection and your unit survivability. The training is aimed to equip service members with the essential skills and knowledge needed to protect sensitive information and mitigate risks in an increasingly complex and interconnected global landscape. The U.S. Forces Korea and 8th Army-Korea recently held a significant training session at Camp Humphreys, South Korea including U.S., ROK, and United Nations Command forces, Sep. 24-27. The training focused on operations security at an advanced level, known as OPSEC Level II. The training is aimed to equip service members with the essential skills and knowledge needed to protect sensitive information and mitigate risks in an increasingly complex and interconnected global landscape. It is an important aspect of daily lives and missions for personnel currently serving in the Korea Theater of Operation.

U.S. Forces Korea hosts first regional visit by NATO Defense College
June 3, 2024 — In a landmark visit, the NATO Defense College made its first visit to the East Asian region, underscoring the significance of bolstering dialogue and cooperation with partners for both regional and global security and stability in the Republic of Korea... MORE

Lt. Gen. David R. Iverson, Deputy Commander U.S. Forces Korea, and Seventh Air Force commander, delivers a mission brief to 79 members of the NATO Defense College during a landmark visit to the Korean Peninsula June 3, 2024. During the visit, the emerging leaders who represent 33 nations participated in discussions and briefings focused on contemporary issues relevant to the ROK-U.S. Alliance and their direct impact on Euro-Atlantic security. (U.S. Army Photo by: Master Sgt. Thomas Duval, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea Public Affairs)

USFK hosted, English and Korean language Defense Operations Security Planners Course
February 7, 2024 — The U.S. Forces Korea, J39, Information Operations and Republic of Korea Combined Forces Command CJ39, hosted Joint Information Operations Warfare Center, Joint OPSEC Support Element (JOSE) mobile training team for Defense Operations Security Planners Course (DOPC) exercise training event, for members of ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff Office and other elements of ROK unit military personnel the week of Jan. 22-26... MORE

Defense Operations Security Planners Course (DOPC) exercise training event, for members of ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff Office and other elements of ROK unit military personnel the week of Jan. 22-26. This course was presented in Hangul and English. With the purpose to train units and organizations to better protect operations, activities, and investments during the OPSEC Military Decision-Making Process planning.

U.S. and Republic of Korea Enhance Combat Readiness with Combined Air Training
August 30, 2023 — The Republic of Korea and U.S. conducted a combined aerial exercise in conjunction with the deployment of U.S. B-1B strategic bombers to the Korean Peninsula on Aug. 30 during Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) 23 exercise which began on Aug. 21... MORE

ROK CWMD Director Discusses U.S.- ROK Extended Deterrence Efforts During Visit to USSTRATCOM
May 22, 2023 — On May 17th, Maj Gen Park Hu Soung, the director of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) directorate, and Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge, Combined Forces Command Assistant Chief of Staff for Strategic Planning and Policy, met with U.S. Air Force Gen. Anthony Cotton, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM)... MORE

Maj Gen Park Hu Soung, the director of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) directorate, and U.S. Air Force Gen. Anthony Cotton, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), give the camera a thumbs up.

USFK aligns with ROK for COVID-19 arrival policy
October 4, 2022 — To align with ROK entry requirements USFK no longer requires a pre-arrival COVID-19 test or a post-arrival PCR test for SOFA-affiliated international arrivals, regardless of vaccination status. Also, the USFK commander has renewed the current Public Health Emergency Declaration. It will remain in effect for 30 days until Nov. 5, unless it is renewed or terminated before then... MORE

Public Health Emergency Declaration on USFK Installations Renewed
August 8, 2022 — The USFK Commander has renewed the current Public Health Emergency Declaration. It will remain in effect for 30 days after issue date, unless it is renewed or terminated before then... MORE

USFK aligns with ROK for arrival policy
July 25, 2022 — 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... MORE

Public Health Emergency Declaration on USFK Installations Renewed
July 8, 2022 — The USFK Commander has renewed the current Public Health Emergency Declaration. It will remain in effect for 30 days after issue date, unless it is renewed or terminated before then... MORE

CSM Jack Love hosts the 2nd Annual Keystone Seminar
June 27, 2022 — 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... MORE

Command Sgt. Maj. Yun-yong Eo, senior enlisted advisor to the Republic of Korea Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jack H. Love, command senior enlisted leader for United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, participate in a forum discussing the roles of each ROK military branch in developing service members and noncommissioned officers.

ROK-U.S. descendants of Korean War veterans serve as honorary pitcher and batter
June 25, 2022 — 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... MORE

Quarantine no longer required for international arrivals
June 8, 2022 — 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. ... MORE

USFK Adjusts to HPCON Alpha
June 2, 2022 — 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... MORE

USFK COVID Arrival Update
June 2, 2022 — 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... MORE

USFK aligns with ROK for arrival quarantine policy
June 2, 2022 — 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. ... MORE

AANHPI Heritage Month Celebrated at USAG Humphreys
May 26, 2022 — 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... MORE

Performers from the South Pacific Warriors of Korea, a Korean fusion band, a Philippine Folk dance group, and a K-pop group play, sing and dance at the Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration held on USAG Humphreys, 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. (Photo illustration by Miss A. Gillies) (Collage)