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U.S. and ROK militaries find creative ways to celebrate Alliance through music
July 26, 2021 — In coordination with U.S. Forces Korea and United Nations Command, Republic of Korea’s Ministry of National Defense created a joint music video to mark the 68th Anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement on July 27, 2021... MORE

ROK Army Sgt. Yook Sung-jae in dress uniform is standing on the left while U.S. Army Spc. Brittany D. Simmons in dress uniform is standing on the right and both are looking at one another, talking. Behind them is a blurred stairway from inside of the War Memorial of Korea.

U.S. Forces Korea hosted a blood drive in partnership with the Korean National Red Cross
July 21, 2021 — In partnership with the Korean National Red Cross, U.S. Forces Korea hosts a blood drive at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys in South Korea on July 21, to help ensure a stable and diverse blood supply for patients in need. ... MORE

Military service member is reclined inside of the KNRC bus donating blood. A KNRC nurse stands to the side drawing donator's blood.

Public Health Emergency Declaration on USFK Installations Renewed
July 14, 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

Update: USFK Implements Enhanced COVID-19 Mitigation Measures
July 8, 2021 — USFK has implemented enhanced COVID-19 mitigation measures effective July 9 at 12 p.m. until August 27 at 11:59 p.m. All USFK-affiliated individuals are required to wear masks indoors on all USFK installations in all common areas. All bars and clubs are off-limits pen-wide. Travel to Areas I and II is off-limits except for individuals who live, work, or are conducting mission essential activities. All other travel requires an ETP letter signed by the battalion or squadron commander, or civilian equivalent, within the individual or sponsor’s chain of command... MORE

USFK updates USFK Regulation 60-1
June 28, 2021 — Effective immediately, in accordance with the most recent update to USFK Regulation 60-1, ration cards are no longer required for members with a DoD ID number whose sponsor is assigned to USFK, UNC or CFC... MORE

ROK-U.S. newlywed military couple throws first pitch at Korean baseball game
June 25, 2021 — Two newlyweds are making history as the first active-duty U.S. military and ROK military officer couple at the 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-US Combined Division. The bride ROK Army Capt. Ha Neul threw out the ceremonial first pitch, while her husband, Capt. Miles Gabrielson, was the honorary batter before South Korea’s professional baseball game between the Kiwoom Heroes and the Kia Tigers, at Gocheok Sky Dome on June 25, 2021... MORE

U.S. Army Capt. Miles Garbielson and ROK Army Capt. Ha Neul prepare for their participation in the ceremonial first pitch before South Korea's professional baseball game between the Kiwoom Heroes and the Kia Tigers at Gecheok Sky Dome on June 25, 2021.

USFK to celebrate Juneteenth Observance
June 18, 2021 — In recognition of the newly appointed federal holiday and due the time difference between the United States and Korea, USFK will be observing Juneteenth on Monday, June 21, 2021 for all USFK civilians and military service members. Please refer to your local installation for additional information on possible closures due to the federal holiday... MORE

USFK to Offer COVID-19 vaccine to USFK Contractor Family Members
June 10, 2021 — Effective immediately, USFK has received DoD permission to begin offering a FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccine, on a voluntary basis, to all eligible USFK contractor family members, who are U.S. citizens and aged 12 years and older... MORE

USFK authorizes bars and clubs for fully vaccinated individuals
May 27, 2021 — Effective Friday, May 28 at 6 a.m., all USFK-affiliated individuals who are fully vaccinated can now visit bars and clubs – with the exception of those located in Area II. All bars and clubs remain off-limits to partially vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals. Additionally, off-installations gyms are authorized with approval from the first O-6 commander or GS-15 equivalent from your or your sponsor’s chain of command. While USFK is authorizing bars and clubs for those fully vaccinated, all karaoke rooms, sauna and bathhouses remain off-limits to USFK-affiliated personnel... MORE

USFK to Receive and Administer Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
May 17, 2021 — Beginning Tuesday, May 18, USFK will begin offering the FDA authorized Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, on a voluntary basis, to all eligible USFK beneficiaries, aged 12 - 17 years old... MORE

USFK adjusts mask regulations on installations for COVID vaccinated USFK affiliated personnel
May 14, 2021 — Effective immediately, fully vaccinated USFK affiliated personnel who are at least two weeks beyond their final dose of an FDA/KDCA authorized vaccine are no longer required to wear a mask outdoors on USFK installations in alignment with the DoD’s new policy. Personnel who are not fully vaccinated will continue to follow all applicable USFK mask wear guidance... MORE

USFK Implements “Working Quarantine” for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
May 5, 2021 — United States Forces Korea will implement a “working quarantine” for its fully vaccinated affiliated community beginning today... MORE

USFK resumes offering of the Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 Vaccine
April 29, 2021 — Based on the joint recommendation of the U.S. FDA and CDC to end the temporary pause of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for all persons 18 years and up, and with DOD authorization, USFK will resume offering the J&J vaccine to our eligible population beginning Friday, April 30... MORE

Public Health Emergency Declaration on USFK Installations Renewed
April 20, 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

USFK Expands HPCON Bravo to Area II
April 9, 2021 — On March 24, USFK adjusted its health protection condition level in Yongsan and Seongnam Districts to Bravo, and will now expand this HPCON Bravo level for remaining districts in Area II effective Sunday, April 11 at 6 a.m. All other areas will remain in HPCON Bravo level. USFK-affiliated individuals can now travel freely across South Korea without restriction, with the exception of bars, clubs, karaoke rooms, saunas, bathhouses, off-installation gyms and establishments that restrict entrance to adults only, which remain off-limits... MORE

USFK Adjusts travel authorization for Suwon and Gapyeong
April 5, 2021 — Effective immediately, travel to and from Suwon & Gapyeong is now authorized for USFK affiliated personnel. The USFK COVID-19 map no longer reflects Area II+ and has reverted back to Area II proper boundaries. Area II remains in Charlie... MORE

USFK Adjusts HPCON in Yongsan for those assigned to USAG-Yongsan from "Charlie" to "Bravo"
March 23, 2021 — USFK has adjusted the current HPCON for Yongsan-gu district from “Charlie” to “Bravo” for those ONLY assigned to USAG-Yongsan, effective Wednesday, March 24 at 4 p.m. The remainder of Area II (+) with the exception of Yongsan and Seongnam districts remain in HPCON Charlie. Leisure travel to Seongnam District for HPCON B activities is not authorized except for personnel assigned to K-16. Travel to Area II (+) for official duties, and bubble-to-bubble travel to USAG-Yongsan remain authorized... MORE

USFK to Receive and Administer the J&J COVID-19 Vaccine
March 9, 2021 — Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s authorization on Feb. 27 of the one-dose Janssen vaccine, commonly referred to as Johnson & Johnson or J&J, USFK will begin to receive and administer the J&J COVID-19 vaccine to its affiliated community as another vaccine to further protect its bubble in the fight against the COVID-19 virus... MORE

USFK updates travel restrictions for Dongducheon-si and Camp Casey areas
March 3, 2021 — Due to increased number of confirmed ROK cases in Dongducheon-si, effective immediately, no travel to and from Dongducheon-si and Camp Casey except in the performance of approved mission essential travel. Off-post dining in Dongducheon is restricted for all USFK personnel until further notice... MORE

USFK Adjusts HPCON travel for USAG-Yongsan assigned personnel
February 16, 2021 — Based on USFK’s most recent directive, personnel assigned to USAG-Yongsan are authorized inter-area leisure travel to HPCON-Bravo Areas, effective immediately... MORE