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Senior U.S., ROK leaders assess combined readiness at end of Freedom Shi...

Senior U.S. and Republic of Korea military leaders moved across training sites and command centers throughout the Korean Peninsula during Freedom Shield 26, observing how allied forces train and operate together as the exercise came to a

Freedom Shield 26 successfully concludes, strengthening ROK-U.S. combine...

The Republic of Korea and the United States successfully concluded Freedom Shield 26 (FS 26) today, reaffirming a strong combined defense posture and further enhancing the Alliance’s ability to conduct operations across all domains. Conducted March

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USFK Commander Observes Cobra Gold 2026, Strengthening Multilateral Read...

Gen. Xavier Brunson, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, traveled to the Kingdom of Thailand March 2-3 to observe Cobra Gold 2026, one of the largest multinational military exercises in the Indo-Pacific

U.S., ROK and UNC to conduct Freedom Shield 26: Annual Exercise Enhances...

The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States will conduct Freedom Shield 26 from March 9-19, 2026. This annual exercise is designed to enhance the combined, joint, all-domain, and interagency operational environment, thereby strengthening the

USFK Statement on DPRK Missile Launches

We are aware of the missile launches and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. Based on current assessments, this event does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to our allies. The United

ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command Hosts Republic of Korea Minister of Nat...

Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Ahn Gyu-back visited Camp Humphreys on Jan. 6, 2026, for the first time since taking office, meeting with U.S. Army Gen. Xavier Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and

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USFK Statement on DPRK Missile Launches

We are aware of the missile launches and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. Based on current assessments, this event does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to our allies. The United States remains

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(Gen. Brunson's article) The East-Up Map: Revealing Hidden Strategic Adv...

The most profound strategic insights sometimes emerge from the simplest shifts in perspective. In the Indo-Pacific theater, where geographic relationships determine operational possibilities and alliance effectiveness, military planners may be

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USFK Statement on DPRK Missile Launches

We are aware of the DPRK’s ballistic missile launch and its pursuit of long-range missile capabilities. The United States calls on the DPRK to refrain from further destabilizing acts. We are consulting closely with the Republic of Korea. Our focus is

Group Photo of SOFA Civil-Military Relations Subcommittee.

The Republic of Korea and the United States held the 2025 ROK-U.S. Statu...

The Republic of Korea and the United States held the 2025 ROK-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement Civil-Military Relations Subcommittee meeting on Nov. 6 in Seoul to strengthen cooperation and mutual understanding between Korean communities and U.S.

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Gen Brunson Spoke to Media During Freedom Shield 26

"First of all, thank you all for being out here to cover this great event.What I would like to say first is my thanks to the Minister of National Defense, Ahn Gyu-back, because through his efforts and those of our chairman, Chairman Jin, we are able

Gen. Brunson's written interview responses with MND Press Corps

 Link: Gen. Brunson’s East-Up Map Article Q1. What advantages does the Korea-Japan-Philippines triangular framework offer compared to existing bilateral alliance structures such as the ROK-U.S. and U.S.-Japan alliances? In essence, is it about

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GEN Brunson’s Remarks for Gen Jin Welcome

Good afternoon, distinguished leaders and friends of the Alliance.It is my honor to welcome General Jin Yong-sung, the Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff.General Jin in no stranger to Camp Humphryes and we’re glad to have him

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GEN Brunson’s Remarks Turn Towards Busan Memorial Ceremony

Minister Kwon, distinguished guests, veterans, families, and friends,It is a profound honor to stand here in the United Nations Memorial Cemetery, on sacred ground, where love of nation still echoes. Beneath these markers rest soldiers, sailors,

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Gen Brunson's Remarks at the 2025 UN Forces Memorial Ceremony

Gen. Brunson, pays tribute at the War Memorial of Korea, honoring the sacrifices of service members from 22 nations who defended freedom under the UN banner during the Korean War. Their courage laid the foundation for South Korea’s prosperity and