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USFK contractor barred from access to bases for 2 years for quarantine violationsApr 17, 2020An American contractor working at US Forces Korea's Camp Humphreys was barred from all USFK installations for two years for visiting the base in violation of a self-isolation order imposed after comi... -
Marine Corps to help guard naval bases in wake of security breachesApr 17, 2020The defense ministry announced a series of measures to beef up the security of military bases in the wake of embarrassing civilian intrusions, including improving CCTVs and other surveillance systems... -
US congressmen call for finalizing defense deal with S. KoreaApr 17, 2020US Congressmen urged the Trump administration Wednesday to conclude the drawn-out defense cost-sharing deal with South Korea to protect US security interests and the readiness of both countries’ forc... -
W900b of defense budget to be cut for emergency relief fundsApr 16, 2020About 900 billion won ($733 million) will be cut from this year's defense budget as the government pushes to fund an extra budget in the wake of the coronavirus crisis without issuing bonds, official... -
USFK removes travel restrictions for Daegu after decline in coronavirus casesApr 16, 2020US Forces Korea (USFK) said Thursday it has removed travel restrictions for South Korea's southeastern city of Daegu as new coronavirus cases in the area have been on the decline recently. In Februa... -
Esper: S. Korea can and should pay more for US troopsApr 15, 2020US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday that he continues to believe South Korea can and should pay more for the stationing of American troops on the peninsula. Speaking at a Pentagon press bri... -
Four Army noncommissioned officers caught for alleged sexual harassment of senior officerApr 14, 2020Four Army non-commissioned officers are under investigation for alleged sexual harassment of one of their male superior officers, officials said Tuesday. The male suspects, whose identities were wit... -
Army soldier tests positive for coronavirus again after full recoveryApr 14, 2020An Army soldier has tested positive for the new coronavirus after having fully recovered from the disease, the defense ministry said Tuesday. Including the soldier, based in Seoul, two service membe... -
US soldier stationed in Pyeongtaek dies of 'natural causes': USFKApr 14, 2020An American soldier stationed in South Korea died of "natural causes" last week, the US military said Tuesday, noting that his death is unrelated to the coronavirus. Sgt. Timothy J. Pressley of the ... -
Army pushing to establish research center for next-generation weaponsApr 14, 2020The Army is pushing to set up a research institute for next-generation technologies, such as artificial intelligence and drones to expedite the development of "next-generation game changers," officer... -
Soldiers allowed to make video calls amid prolonged anti-virus quarantine stepsApr 13, 2020The defense ministry has temporarily allowed service personnel to have video calls with families and friends as part of efforts to help them reduce stress as they have been banned from leaving their ... -
Civilian intrudes into education center for military intelligence officersApr 13, 2020A man in his 70s was caught but released without being referred to police after intruding into an education center for military intelligence officers earlier this month, officials said Monday, the la... -
New uncertainty haunts S. Korea-US defense cost-sharing talksApr 13, 2020Renewed uncertainty is hanging over defense cost-sharing talks between South Korea and the United States after President Donald Trump's reported rejection of a tentative deal to end their monthslong ... -
USFK contractor tests positive for COVID-19, total infections at 22Apr 12, 2020An American contractor working at a key US military base south of Seoul has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the US Forces Korea (USFK) said Sunday, bringing the total number of USFK-related ... -
USFK requires all individuals at bases to wear masks amid coronavirusApr 10, 2020US Forces Korea said Friday that all individuals on its installations will be required to wear masks or cloth face coverings in public spaces to stem the spread of the coronavirus. Effective Friday,...
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