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USFK has Declared that All Travel to or within Camps Casey and Hovey are Off-limits
December 6, 2020 — Due to the continued rise of confirmed COVID-19 cases and increased incidence rates across South Korea, and out of an abundance of caution to protect the force, USFK has declared that all travel to or within Camps Casey and Hovey, and the following areas of Goyang, Uijeongbu, Namyangju, Yeoncheon and Cheorwon, are off-limits effective immediately (Saturday, Dec. 5 at 6 pm). Bubble-to-bubble travel remains authorized for Camps Casey and Hovey to other USFK installations. Finally, all penwide on- and off-installation saunas and steam rooms are off limits until further notice... MORE

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

Public Health Emergency Declaration on USFK Installations Renewed
November 23, 2020 — The USFK Commander has renewed the current Public Health Emergency Declaration. It will remain in effect through 31 December 2020, unless it is renewed or terminated before then... 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

Thirteen USFK Service Members Confirmed with COVID-19
October 26, 2020 — Thirteen USFK service members tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between Oct. 9 and 22... MORE

Seven USFK Service Members Confirmed with COVID-19
October 22, 2020 — Seven USFK service members tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between Oct. 5 and 19... MORE

Four USFK Affiliated Individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
October 19, 2020 — Four USFK affiliated individuals tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between Oct. 5 and 17... MORE

USFK Adjusts Health Protection Condition Peninsula-Wide
October 18, 2020 — Based on the continued low numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases within the greater Seoul metropolitan area, and the South Korean government lowering their social distancing to level one, USFK has adjusted its current health protection condition to “Bravo” peninsula-wide effective Monday, Oct. 19, at 4 p.m... MORE

Two USFK Service Members Confirmed with COVID-19
October 15, 2020 — Two USFK service members tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea on Oct. 2 and 12... MORE

Joint Communique of the 52nd U.S.-Republic of Korea Security Consultative Meeting
October 14, 2020 — 1. The 52nd United States (U.S.)-Republic of Korea (ROK) Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) was held in Washington, D.C., on October 14, 2020. U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and ROK Minister of National Defense Suh Wook led their respective delegations, which included senior defense and foreign affairs officials. On October 13, 2020, U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, and ROK Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Won In-choul, presided over the 45th U.S.-ROK Military Committee Meeting (MCM)... MORE

22 USFK Affiliated Individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
October 13, 2020 — Twenty-two USFK affiliated individuals tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between Sept. 25 and Oct. 9... 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

Three USFK Affiliated Individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
October 5, 2020 — Three USFK affiliated individuals tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between Sept. 27 and 29... MORE

Five USFK Service Members Confirmed with COVID-19
September 28, 2020 — Five USFK service members tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between Sept. 10 and 25... 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 Adjusts COVID-19 Isolation Release Criteria
September 21, 2020 — Since COVID-19 first appeared within South Korea, USFK has maintained an aggressive preventive approach to protecting the force and our mission... MORE

Six USFK Affiliated Individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
September 21, 2020 — Six USFK affiliated individuals tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between Sept. 4 and 17... MORE

USFK Clarifies Confirmed COVID-19 Case
September 17, 2020 — USFK has determined that it has not had an internal positive COVID-19 case since mid-April... MORE

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