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USFK Lowers Health Protection Condition Peninsula-Wide
August 9, 2020 — Based upon the continued low numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases within South Korea, and in particular the greater Seoul metropolitan area, USFK has adjusted its current health protection condition to “Bravo” peninsula-wide effective Monday, Aug. 10, at 4 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

Six USFK Affiliated Individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
August 6, 2020 — Five USFK service members and one Department of Defense civilian employee tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between July 20 and Aug. 4... MORE

Seven USFK Affiliated Individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
August 3, 2020 — Seven USFK service members tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between July 19 and 29... MORE

Three USFK Affiliated Individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
July 30, 2020 — One USFK service member and two Department of Defense Education Activity employees tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea on July 27 and 28... MORE

Twelve USFK Affiliated Individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
July 27, 2020 — Seven USFK service members and five dependents tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between July 14 and 24... MORE

Thirteen USFK Affiliated Individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
July 22, 2020 — Twelve USFK service members and one dependent tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between July 8 and 20. Two service members arrived at Osan Air Base on U.S. government chartered flights from the United States on July 8 and 20. Ten service members and one dependent arrived at Incheon International Airport from the United States on separate commercial flights on July 8, 9 and 19... MORE

Ten USFK Affiliated Individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
July 20, 2020 — Six USFK service members and four dependents tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between July 12 and 15... MORE

Fourteen USFK Affiliated Individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
July 16, 2020 — Twelve USFK service members and two dependents tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between July 9 and 15... MORE

Eleven USFK Service Members Confirmed with COVID-19
July 13, 2020 — Eleven USFK service members tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea... MORE

GEN Paik Condolence Statement
July 10, 2020 — “On behalf of United States Forces Korea, I offer our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to General Paik’s family and friends following his death last night,” said Gen. Robert B. “Abe” Abrams, United States Forces Korea Commander... MORE

Nine USFK Affiliated Individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
July 10, 2020 — Eight USFK service members and one civilian employee tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea. One service member, who was returning to USFK, and one U.S. civilian employee, arrived at Incheon International Airport from the United States on separate commercial flights. The other seven service members arrived at Osan Air Base on two separate U.S. government chartered flight from the United States... MORE

Seven USFK Service members Confirmed with COVID-19
July 8, 2020 — Seven USFK service members have tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea. ... MORE

USFK Regrets July 4th Weekend Behavior
July 7, 2020 — United States Forces Korea is aware of disruptive behavior and poor conduct reports this weekend in Busan. We regret the inconvenience and disruption this behavior caused the people of Busan. This type of behavior is deeply troubling to USFK and does not represent the strong respect we hold for the Korean people, their culture, laws and regulations... MORE

Five USFK Affiliated Personnel Confirmed with COVID-19
July 3, 2020 — Five USFK affiliated individuals, including one newly assigned and one returning service member, tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea... MORE

USFK Helicopter Makes Precautionary Landing
July 2, 2020 — A United States Forces Korea UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter made a precautionary landing shortly after take-off from United States Army Garrison - Yongsan today. Recovery operations are underway, and there were no reported injuries to those onboard or to any civilians near the landing site... MORE

Two USFK Service Members Confirmed with COVID-19
July 2, 2020 — Two newly assigned USFK service members tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea from the United States on a government chartered flight. The service members arrived at Osan Air Base on June 17, and were transported to Osan’s quarantine barracks where they tested negative on their first mandatory COVID-19 test and entered quarantine. The service members received positive results on their second COVID-19 test required to exit quarantine... MORE

USFK Service Member Confirmed with COVID-19
June 30, 2020 — A newly assigned USFK service member tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea from the United States on a commercial flight. The service member arrived at Incheon International Airport on June 28, and was transported to Camp Humphreys quarantine barracks while awaiting for the results of his COVID-19 test to return... MORE

Three USFK Affiliated Personnel Confirmed with COVID-19
June 29, 2020 — Two newly assigned USFK service members and one dependent tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea from the United States on U.S. government chartered flights... 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

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