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USFK aligns with ROK for COVID-19 arrival policy
October 4, 2022 — To align with ROK entry requirements USFK no longer requires a pre-arrival COVID-19 test or a post-arrival PCR test for SOFA-affiliated international arrivals, regardless of vaccination status. Also, the USFK commander has renewed the current Public Health Emergency Declaration. It will remain in effect for 30 days until Nov. 5, unless it is renewed or terminated before then... MORE

Public Health Emergency Declaration on USFK Installations Renewed
August 8, 2022 — The USFK Commander has renewed the current Public Health Emergency Declaration. It will remain in effect for 30 days after issue date, unless it is renewed or terminated before then... MORE

USFK aligns with ROK for arrival policy
July 25, 2022 — In order to align with ROK entry requirement changes, USFK has implemented the following changes for SOFA-affiliated arrivals beginning July 25: All arrivals, regardless of vaccination status, shall be subject to a Day 1 PCR test at a military treatment facility (MTF). Movement will be restricted until results are received. Non-traveling cohabitants shall not be required to restrict movement upon traveler’s return but should monitor their health for COVID-19-related symptoms. Non-SOFA affiliated international arrivals or short-term visitors shall follow all ROK entry requirements... MORE

Public Health Emergency Declaration on USFK Installations Renewed
July 8, 2022 — The USFK Commander has renewed the current Public Health Emergency Declaration. It will remain in effect for 30 days after issue date, unless it is renewed or terminated before then... MORE

Quarantine no longer required for international arrivals
June 8, 2022 — As of June 8, USFK aligned its arrival entry requirements with ROK policy. All SOFA-affiliated international arrivals, regardless of vaccination status, shall not be subject to quarantine. ... MORE

USFK Adjusts to HPCON Alpha
June 2, 2022 — Based on United States Forces Korea’s assessment of the low COVID community level in South Korea, USFK will adjust its health protection condition to “Alpha,” peninsula-wide, effective Thursday, June 2... MORE

USFK COVID Arrival Update
June 2, 2022 — As of Monday, May 23, 2022, South Korea implemented updated entry requirements for off-peninsula arrivals. All travelers - both new arrivals and returnees - must possess a negative PCR test within 2 days before the departure date or a negative antigen test performed by a medical professional within 1 day before departure... MORE

USFK aligns with ROK for arrival quarantine policy
June 2, 2022 — Beginning June 1, USFK implemented the following entry requirements for all arrivals to align with recent ROK policy changes: SOFA-affiliated, fully vaccinated individuals and children under 12 years old traveling with a fully vaccinated guardian are exempt from quarantine. ... MORE

USFK adjusts mask regulations on installations for USFK-affiliated personnel
April 25, 2022 — Based on South Korean COVID-19 numbers meeting the Department of Defense “medium” level, mask wear is no longer required within USFK installations, HQs, and unit facilities. Please follow your installation/garrison commander directives for how this affects high traffic indoor community areas such as the commissary, exchange, shoppettes, banks, gyms, libraries and other common areas. You must adhere to ROKG guidance on mask wear when off-installation and in combined US-ROK military work areas... MORE

USFK adjusts to HPCON Bravo
April 19, 2022 — USFK adjusted its Health Protection Condition from “Bravo Plus” to “Bravo,” beginning Thursday, April 21 at 6 a.m. Authorized off-installation activities include seated dining at restaurants, indoor malls, theaters, amusement parks and festivals, overnight stays, and any other indoor and outdoor activity currently authorized within the ROK guidelines. Along with these activities, off-installation bars, clubs, saunas, spas, bathhouses, karaoke establishments and any facility that restricts entry to adults only is authorized for FULLY VACCINATED individuals... MORE

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