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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

Eight USFK Affiliated Individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
August 13, 2020 — Seven USFK service members and one Department of Defense civilian contractor tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between July 29 and Aug. 10. Three service members arrived at... MORE

Five USFK Affiliated Individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
August 10, 2020 — Three USFK service members, one Department of Defense civilian contractor and one Department of Defense Education Activity civilian employee tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between July 30 and Aug. 7... MORE

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

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