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NEWS | Nov. 24, 2020

USFK authorizes bubble-to-bubble travel to Yongsan Garrison

By USFK Public Affairs

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.

Gyeonggi Province Social Distancing Level Map issued by Korean government

Be advised that 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:

  • Eating in restaurants after 9pm are banned (delivery and takeout-only after 9pm).
  • Sitting in a café is banned (delivery and takeout-only).
  • Implementation of seat separation (leaving seats between parties empty) in enclosed areas such as movie theaters, PC rooms/internet cafes, etc.
  • Large gatherings at events (more than 100 people) are banned
  • Karaoke and indoor sports facilities are closed after 9pm (but have already been established as off-limits for 30 days)

See your chain of command or installation for additional information on how this affects you.

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