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Space Forces Korea holds first POLARIS HAMMER - KOREA
February 4, 2025 — U.S. Space Forces Korea held the first phase of POLARIS HAMMER – KOREA, a space warfighter inclusive command-and-control exercise, in coordination with the U.S. Space Force 392nd Combat Training Squadron located in Colorado Springs, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 21-24...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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