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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

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