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USFK adjusts HPCON Bravo Plus measures to align with ROK policies
February 9, 2022 — 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... MORE

USFK aligns to ROK for mandatory arrival quarantine policy
February 7, 2022 — 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... MORE

Negative COVID-19 PCR test required for all overseas arrivals update
January 14, 2022 — 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... MORE

Public Health Emergency Declaration on USFK Installations Renewed
January 10, 2022 — 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... MORE

USFK Implements HPCON Bravo Plus
January 7, 2022 — Due to the continued presence of COVID-19 within United States Forces Korea and South Korea, USFK has increased its health protection condition to “Bravo Plus” peninsula-wide effective January 8, 2022 at 12 p.m. until April 21, 2022 at 6 a.m. Unauthorized off-installation activities include seated dining at restaurants, indoor malls, bars, clubs, gyms, amusement parks, theaters, massage parlors, saunas, spas or festivals. Authorized activities include emergency services, medical care, pharmacy, schools and daycare, grocery shopping, life, health and safety, shopping, and religious services among other activities. Due to the associated risk of potential exposure to the virus, travel to Seoul is prohibited except for official duties or for individuals who live or work in Seoul. ... MORE

USFK implements mandatory 10-day quarantine
December 3, 2021 — Due to the confirmation of the COVID-19 omicron variant in the Republic of Korea, and to align with the ROK government’s COVID initiative requiring all international arrivals (including incoming USFK-affiliated personnel) undergo a mandatory 10-day quarantine regardless of vaccination status, USFK will implement the same quarantine requirement for its affiliated community effective today until further notice... MORE

Lessons Learned as a Civilian Supervisor
November 17, 2021 — Ms. Jacqueline Leeker, the USFK Public Affairs Deputy Director, and winner of the 2021 USFK's Civilian Employee of the Year Award for Manager of the Year, talks about leadership and the best advice she has received over the years about management. What is written in this article are Ms. Leeker's thoughts and opinions and does not reflect the opinions of USFK... MORE

Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, UNC/CFC/USFK commander, and USFK Command Sgt. Maj. Walter A. Tagalicud, stand with Ms. Jacqueline Leeker, the U.S. Manager of the Year recipient for the 2021 USFK Civilian Employee of the Year Award Ceremony at Riverbend Golf Course on Nov. 17, 2021. (U.S. Army photos by PFC Kim, Sang-Heon)

USFK removes IR-based travel restrictions
November 5, 2021 — Effective immediately, due to increased vaccination rates among USFK-affiliated and ROK populations, and to better align with the ROK government’s “Living with COVID-19” initiatives, USFK is removing all existing travel restrictions within the ROK for its affiliated communities. Future travel restrictions will now be implemented the USFK Component Commands to mitigate risk to their formations; please see your or your sponsor’s chain of command/supervisor on how this change in policy effects you... MORE

USFK adjusts Health Monitoring Status for fully vaccinated personnel
October 18, 2021 — Effective immediately, as the rates of fully vaccinated individuals continue to increase for both USFK and ROK, USFK has adjusted its Health Monitoring Status (formerly known as working quarantine) for fully vaccinated personnel to align with ROK arrival quarantine procedures... MORE

Public Health Emergency Declaration on USFK Installations Renewed
October 12, 2021 — 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... MORE

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