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USFK has Declared that all Travel To or Within Busan Off-limits
December 4, 2020 — Due to the continued rise of confirmed COVID-19 cases and increased incidence rates in Busan, and out of an abundance of caution to protect the force, USFK has declared that all travel to or within Busan - except for those who reside within Busan or for individuals conducting official and necessary duties there - is off-limits effective Saturday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. Bubble-to-bubble travel for Busan residents remains authorized to other USFK installations... MORE

USFK has Extended the Off-limits Travel To or Within Area II
December 2, 2020 — Due to the continued numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases within South Korea, USFK has extended the off-limits travel to or within Area II - except for those who reside within Area II, or for individuals conducting official and necessary duties - until further notice. Bubble-to-bubble travel remains authorized for Yongsan Garrison. The following off-post activities are prohibited peninsula-wide until further notice: saunas, bathhouses, gyms, fitness facilities, martial arts classes, aerobic and dance classes, internet cafes, karaoke, singing and music lessons... MORE

USFK authorizes bubble-to-bubble travel to Yongsan Garrison
November 24, 2020 — While Area II remains off-limits to all USFK-affiliated individuals, the USFK Commander has authorized bubble-to-bubble travel to Yongsan Garrison, in particular the Dragon Hill Lodge, effective immediately. This does not authorize leisure activities within the Great Seoul Metropolitan Area. Additionally, Gyeonggi Province - which includes all or portions of USFK Areas 1, 2 and 3 - has implemented Level 2 Social Distancing measures for the entire province effective today... MORE

USFK declares Area II travel off-limits and additional pen-wide restrictions
November 20, 2020 — Due to the increased number of confirmed COVID-19 cases within South Korea, and out of an abundance of caution, USFK has declared that all travel to or within Area II - except for those who reside within Area II or for individuals conducting official and necessary duties - is off-limits for the next 14 days, effective Saturday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. Additionally, all peninsula-wide, off-installation saunas, bathhouses, gyms, fitness facilities and internet cafes are off-limits to all USFK-affiliated individuals for 30 days effective Saturday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m... MORE

Two USFK-Affiliated Individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
October 8, 2020 — Two USFK-affiliated individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct 7... MORE

USFK Adjusts Health Protection Condition to Bravo
September 22, 2020 — Based on South Korea’s current COVID-19 situation returning to favorable conditions, USFK has adjusted its current health protection condition from “Charlie” to “Bravo” for Areas I, III, IV and the Yongsan and Songnam districts within Area II effective Thursday, September 24 at 4 p.m.; all other districts within Area II will remain in HPCON Charlie for the time being... MORE

USFK Implements HPCON Charlie Pen-wide
August 16, 2020 — Out of an abundance of caution based on the recent spike of confirmed COVID-19 cases across South Korea, United States Forces Korea has raised its current health protection condition to “Charlie” peninsula-wide effective Monday, Aug. 17 at 5 a.m... MORE

USFK Implements HPCON Charlie for Area II (+)
August 14, 2020 — Based on the recent increase of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the greater Seoul metropolitan area, out of an abundance of caution, United States Forces Korea has raised its current health protection condition from “Bravo” to “Charlie” for Area II (+) effective Saturday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m... MORE

USFK COVID-19 Information
August 7, 2020 — Archived information from U.S. Forces Korea pertaining to COVID. For current information visit: https://www.usfk.mil/Coronavirus/... MORE

USFK Adjusts Health Protection Condition in Yongsan District
June 26, 2020 — Based on the continued low numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases within Yongsan district, USFK has adjusted the current health protection condition for Yongsan district from “Charlie” to “Bravo” for residents of Area II (+) only, effective Monday, June 29 at 12 p.m. while all other districts within Area II (+) remain in HPCON Charlie for the time being... MORE

USFK Lowers Health Protection Condition to Bravo
May 18, 2020 — Based on South Korea’s current COVID-19 conditions remaining favorable to their newly implemented social distancing and preventive measures, USFK decided to lower its current health protection condition from “Charlie” to “Bravo” effective Wednesday, May 20 at 6 a.m. for all areas except Area II (+) which will remain in HPCON Charlie for the time being... MORE

USFK Maintains Aggressive Posture Against COVID-19, 주한미군사령부, 코로나바이러스에 대한 적극적인 자세 유지
April 20, 2020 — Since USFK first began monitoring and assessing what would become a global pandemic, USFK’s health protection control measures protect the force against COVID-19 and has enabled USFK to maintain a high state of mission readiness to protect the Republic of Korea. 주한미군사령부가 전세계적인 전염병을 지켜보고 평가하기 시작한 이래, 주한미군의 군 보건방호태세는 코로나바이러스로부터 군을 방호하고, 대한민국을 보호하기 위한 높은 수준의 준비태세를 유지할 수 있도록 하였다... MORE

USFK Declares Public Health Emergency 주한미군, 공중보건 비상사태 선포
March 25, 2020 — With the World Health Organization increasing its world-wide warning to “very high,” the U.S. Department of State declaring a global level 4 travel advisory - do not travel - and the increased exposure potential of COVID-19 in proximity to USFK installations, the USFK commander exercised his authority to declare a Public Health Emergency today. 세계보건기구가 전 세계 위험 수위를 ‘매우 높음’으로 격상하고, 미 국무부의 전 세계 여행을 금지하는 4단계 경보 선포 및 주한미군 시설 인접 지역으로 코로나 바이러스 노출 가능성이 높아지면서 주한미군 사령관은 오늘 공중보건 비상사태를 선포하였다. ... MORE

Inaccurate Reporting of USFK Preventative Measures
February 28, 2020 — Recent media articles reporting United States Forces Korea’s precautionary and preventative measures against the COVID-19 virus as a “lockdown” and “barring” individuals from base are inaccurate and mischaracterizing our efforts to protect the USFK population... MORE

USFK Service Member Confirmed with COVID-19
February 25, 2020 — A USFK soldier stationed at Camp Carroll tested positive for COVID-19, marking the first time a U.S. service member has tested positive for the virus... MORE

USFK Individual Confirmed with COVID-19
February 24, 2020 — South Korea’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention informed United States Forces Korea today that a USFK dependent living in Daegu tested positive for COVID-19, making this the first time a... MORE

Cultural Tours for United States Forces of Korea
June 18, 2019 — The Ministry of National Defense hosts monthly cultural tours for USFK service members. The purpose of the tour is to build a stronger alliance between the U.S. and Korean militaries. MND's goal is to help service members create fond memories of Korea... MORE

Turn Toward Busan, South Korean 턴투워드부산 유엔참전용사 국제추모식
November 12, 2018 — On November 11, 2018, United Nations Command (UNC) members from the U.S.A. and Canada gathered at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery of Korea (UNMCK) to pay their respects to their fallen along with national representatives from Canada, Colombia, Sweden, and New Zealand. 대한민국, 부산 - 2018년 11월 11일, 미국과 캐나다 유엔사령부 장병들이 캐나다, 콜롬비아, 스웨덴, 그리고 뉴질랜드의 국가 대표단과 호국 영령들의 넋을 기리기위해 유엔기념공원에 모였다. ... MORE

assigned to the United Nations Command, arrive at the UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea (UNMCK) for the Turn Towards Busan Ceremony. Turn Towards Busan is a ceremony held annually on November 11 at UNMCK to honor UN Sending States service members both living and deceased who fought in the Korean War. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Carlisle)

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Holds Change of Command Ceremony
May 30, 2018 — Adm. Phil Davidson relieved Adm. Harry Harris as Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), in a ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Wednesday, May 30. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis presided over the ceremony. During his remarks Mattis praised Harris’ tenure and highlighted the importance for strong leadership in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. ... MORE

Guidance for USFK workforce on government shut down
January 20, 2018 — USFK Teammates and Community - As many of you are aware, appropriations lapsed at midnight EST, Friday 19 January causing a shutdown of the Federal Government. This includes the Department of Defense and all military departments, with allowances for "excepted" activities to continue. The USFK staff will communicate updated information as we receive it via official notifications and social media reinforcement. ... MORE