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Readout of Secretary Mattis' Call with ROK Minister of National Defense Han Min-Koo 매티스 美 국방장관 과 한민구 대한민국 국방장관의 전화대담 관련내용
February 28, 2017 — Readout of Secretary Mattis' Call with ROK Minister of National Defense Han Min-Koo 매티스 美 국방장관 과 한민구 대한민국 국방장관의 전화대담 관련내용 ... MORE

USSTRATCOM Detects, Tracks North Korean Missile Launch
February 11, 2017 — U.S. Strategic Command systems detected and tracked what we assess was a North Korean missile launch at 7:55 a.m. KST. The launch of a medium- or intermediate-range ballistic missile occurred near the northwestern city of Kusŏng... MORE

Defense Secretary Meets with Korean Leaders in Seoul
February 2, 2017 — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis met with South Korean acting President and Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn and National Security Advisor Kim Kwan-jin today in Seoul to reaffirm the strength of the U.S.-South Korean alliance, Defense Department spokesperson Navy Cmdr. Gary Ross said in a readout of the meetings... MORE

Message to the Department of Defense from Secretary of Defense James Mattis
January 22, 2017 — U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis' first memo to U.S. Dept. of Defense employees... MORE

ROK MND Press Release
January 8, 2017 — The 1-6th Heavy Attack Reconnaissance Squadron (H-ARS) will begin to arrive to Korea on this month, bringing with them 24 AH-64 Apache helicopters. As part of a scheduled rotation, the Apaches will replace the 30 OH58D’s currently stationed on the Korean Peninsula. The helicopters will be temporarily housed at Suwon Airbase until the new aviation facilities at Camp Humphreys are ready. Of the 24 AH-64 Apache helicopters, 16 will temporarily reside at Suwon Air Base, primarily for maintenance and limited readiness training, while the primary training facility will remain at Camp Humphreys, which will house the remaining aircraft... MORE

ROK Minister of National Defense participates in a battlefield circulation
November 29, 2016 — Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of National Defense Han Min-koo (center) joins the Combined Forces Command Commander Gen. Vincent K. Brooks and the Combined Forces Command Deputy Commander Gen. Leem Ho-young during a readiness inspection and observes the capabilities of the 2d Infantry Division, ROK/US Combined Division, Nov. 29, 2016... MORE

Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of National Defense Han Min-koo joins the Combined Forces Command Commander Gen. Vincent K. Brooks and the Combined Forces Command Deputy Commander Gen. Leem Ho-young during a readiness inspection and observes the capabilities of the 2d Infantry Division, ROK/US Combined Division, Nov. 29, 2016. “It is always great to have the Minister of Defense visit our Soldiers and see the ironclad ROK-U.S. Alliance in its human form. We appreciate his support and courageous leadership,” said Gen. Brooks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Sean K. Harp)

Carter Welcomes Signing of Japan-South Korea Security Agreement
November 23, 2016 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in a statement that he welcomes the security agreement signed between Japan and South Korea today... MORE

CFC/USFK commander cites importance of ROK-Japan information sharing agreement
November 23, 2016 — YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea (ROK) -- Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea commander, welcomes the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) signed today by the governments of the Republic of Korea and Japan. 대한민국, 용산기지 --연합사/주한미군 사령관 빈센트 브룩스 장군은 대한민국과 일본이 오늘 군사정보보호협정(GSOMIA)을 체결한 것을 환영한다고 밝혔다. ... MORE

Veteran’s Day ceremony pays tribute to heroes past and present
November 11, 2016 — Veteran’s Day ceremony held at the Eighth Army Memorial on Yongsan Garrison pays tribute to heroes past and present... MORE

General Vincent K. Brooks, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea speaks with war veterans attending Veterans Day ceremony at the Eighth Army Memorial, Yongsan, Republic of Korea, Nov. 11, 2016.

Transition Memo from the Secretary of Defense
November 9, 2016 — Transition Memo from Secretary of Defense Ash Carter... MORE

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