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Wed, April 8, 2020 | 02:27

USFK reports another virus case, total at 20

It is the third COVID-19 case confirmed at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, some 70 kilometers south of Seoul, near Camp Humphreys, where the USFK's headquarters is located, USFK said in a Facebook post.

2020-04-07 11:31

ROK-US defense cost-sharing talks remain at standstill

ROK-US defense cost-sharing talks remain at standstill

The defense cost-sharing talks between Korea and the United States are still showing no signs of progress, raising concerns that the furlough of Korean employees of the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) may be extended indefinitely.

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-04-06 16:55

USFK imposes tough penalties on health guideline violators

USFK imposes tough penalties on health guideline violators

The United States Forces Korea (USFK) has imposed tough penalties on four members of the Eighth Army who violated the military’s health guidelines, which were intended to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.

Jung Da-min | 2020-04-06 16:53

Korea-US defense cost-sharing remains unresolved

Korea-US defense cost-sharing remains unresolved

The government is drawing criticism over its “hasty” announcement earlier this week that a tentative agreement had been reached with the United States in their defense cost-sharing talks. Washington has yet to announce a new Special Measures Agreement (SMA), which Seoul said it would do Wednesday at the earliest, that stipulates the latter’s share for upkeep of the 28,000 Uni...

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-04-03 16:53

USFK begins furloughs for Korean employees over stalled cost-sharing talks

USFK begins furloughs for Korean employees over stalled cost-sharing talks

Thousands of South Koreans working for the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) were furloughed indefinitely starting Wednesday amid a deadlock in defense cost-sharing negotiations between the two countries, sparking concerns over the possible impact on Korea's readiness posture. The furlough has also drawn criticism that Washington is risking the livelihoods of South Koreans who have wo...

2020-04-01 09:29

North Korea fires suspected missiles as world fights COVID-19

North Korea fires suspected missiles as world fights COVID-19

North Korea launched two suspected short-range ballistic missiles, Sunday, the fourth in a series of tests of major weapons this month. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) called the launches “very inappropriate,” as they came as the world is battling the coronavirus pandemic.

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-03-29 16:43

Honoring fallen military men

Honoring fallen military men

President Moon Jae-in listens to a bereaved family member during a ceremony at the Daejeon National Cemetery, Friday, to honor soldiers who died in clashes with North Korea in the Yellow Sea. The three incidents were the sinking of naval ship Cheonan in March 2010, the shelling of Yeonpyeong Island in November 2010 and the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong in 2002. Moon participate...

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-03-28 23:51

About 200 Korean peacekeepers return home from South Sudan

About 200 Korean peacekeepers return home from South Sudan

About 200 South Korean peacekeeping troops returned home Saturday from South Sudan after completing their nine-month rotational mission.They arrived at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, shortly before noon on an Ethiopian Airlines plane chartered by the South Korean government.

2020-03-28 20:33

US soldier at Camp Humphreys tests positive for coronavirus, total at 11

US soldier at Camp Humphreys tests positive for coronavirus, total at 11

U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) has reported an additional coronavirus case, bringing the total number of USFK-related infections to 11. The latest case took place at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, some 70 kilometers south of Seoul, USFK said in its Facebook post late Thursday, adding that contact tracing and a thorough cleansing are under way.

2020-03-27 08:54

USFK commander declares 'public health emergency'

USFK commander declares 'public health emergency'

USFK commander declares 'public health emergency'

United States Forces Korea (USFK) commander Gen. Robert Abrams has declared a “public health emergency” for all USFK commands and all USFK installations and will exercise all “necessary authorities” to protect the force from COVID-19.

Jung Da-min | 2020-03-26 14:53

US soldier at Camp Humphreys tests positive for coronavirus, total at 11

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