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Archive: 2020

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

Expressing Yourself in the Military Environment: Advice and Counsel for the USFK Community
June 23, 2020 — Expressing Yourself in the Military Environment: Advice and Counsel for the USFK Community... MORE

USFK Service Member Confirmed with COVID-19
June 22, 2020 — A newly assigned USFK service member tested positive for COVID-19 upon his arrival to South Korea from the United States on U.S. government chartered flight... MORE

USFK Service Member Confirmed with COVID-19
June 18, 2020 — A newly assigned USFK service member tested positive for COVID-19 upon his arrival to South Korea from the United States on a U.S. government chartered flight... MORE

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