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USFK, KDCA Sign MOU to Strengthen Quarantine Cooperation for U.S. Military Aircraft
August 13, 2026 — OSONG, Republic of Korea – U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) and the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) held the 2026 Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) Subcommittee on Disease Prevention and Control in Osong on Aug. 13 and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen quarantine cooperation for U.S. military aircraft. USFK and... MORE

U.S. Pacific Command Statement on DPRK Missile Launch
August 12, 2026 — We are aware of the recent missile launch and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. Based on current assessments, these events do not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to our allies. The United States remains committed to the defense of the U.S. homeland and our allies in the region. MORE

USFK Statement on DPRK Missile Launch
August 6, 2026 — We are aware of the missile launch 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 committed to the defense of the U.S. homeland and our allies in the region. MORE

2026 Combined Joint Sustainment Training conducted
July 15, 2026 — The ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command conducted the 2026 Combined Joint Sustainment Training (CJST) July 13-16 in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, and Hongcheon, Gangwon Province. CJST is a biennial combined field training exercise organized by Combined Forces Command... MORE

ROK-U.S. Alliance Conducts Inaugural Communication Strategy (I2E2) TTX with Interagency and Coalition Partners
July 9, 2026 — Recognizing the critical role of the information environment in modern conflict, the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff (ROK JCS) and United States Forces Korea (USFK), United Nations Command (UNC), and the ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command (CFC), conducted the inaugural Communication Strategy (I2E2) combined tabletop exercise (TTX) on July 9,... MORE

ROK-U.S. Service Members Build Readiness Through Monthly Combined Physical Training
July 7, 2026 — Service members from the Republic of Korea and the United States assigned to the Combined Forces Command participate in monthly combined physical training designed to strengthen teamwork, interoperability and combat readiness. Held on the first Friday of each month at Balboni Field, the training supports the command's "3x3 Daun (Down) Spirit... MORE

Joint Press Statement on the Sixth Nuclear Consultative Group Meeting
June 11, 2026 — The United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) held the sixth U.S.-ROK Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) meeting in Seoul on June 11, 2026. The meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Nuclear Deterrence and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Policy Dr. Robert Soofer and ROK Deputy Minister for National Defense Policy... MORE

USFK Statement on DPRK Missile Launches
April 8, 2026 — We are aware of the recent missile launches and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. Based on current assessments, these events do not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to our allies. The United States remains committed to the defense of the U.S. homeland and our allies in the region.### MORE

Senior U.S., ROK leaders assess combined readiness at end of Freedom Shield 26
March 18, 2026 — 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 close. Their visits underscored a central focus of the annual combined exercise: ensuring that plans translate... MORE

Freedom Shield 26 successfully concludes, strengthening ROK-U.S. combined defense posture
March 18, 2026 — 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 9-19, FS 26 is an annual combined exercise. This year’s exercise incorporated lessons learned from... MORE

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