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Wed, May 27, 2020 | 12:32
US military restricts travel to South Korea over coronavirus
US military restricts travel to South Korea over coronavirus
The U.S. Indo-Pacific military command said Wednesday it is restricting nonessential travel to South Korea over concerns about the coronavirus.
2020-02-27 10:16
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ROK-US alliance
ROK-US alliance
Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo, center, puts a scarf commemorating the alliance between Korea and the United States on Pennsylvania Republican Mike Kelly during his visit to the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C., Tuesday. Jeong asked the U.S. Congress to help strike a defense cost-sharing agreement between Seoul and Washington. / Yonhap
Kang Seung-woo | 2020-02-26 17:04
US Forces Korea service member confirmed with coronavirus
US Forces Korea service member confirmed with coronavirus
A U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) soldier stationed in South Korea's southeastern town of Chilgok tested positive for the new coronavirus, marking the first such case among its service personnel, the military said Wednesday. The 23-year-old soldier at Camp Carroll is currently in self-quarantine at his off-base residence, according to USFK.
2020-02-26 11:13
  • South Korea, US postpone upcoming combined exercises over coronavirus concerns
South Korea, US may scale down springtime joint drills over COVID-19 spread
South Korea, US may scale down springtime joint drills over COVID-19 spread
South Korea and the United States are considering scaling back their springtime joint drills over the spread of the COVID-19 (2019-nCoV).
Jung Da-min | 2020-02-25 17:09
Esper urges South Korea to pay more for combined defense
Esper urges South Korea to pay more for combined defense
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Monday that South Korea can and should contribute more to its defense in terms of financial contributions to the upkeep of American troops on the peninsula.
2020-02-25 15:21
  • US Forces Korea imposes tougher process for installation access over coronavirus outbreak
US Forces Korea denies delaying joint training over virus concerns
US Forces Korea denies delaying joint training over virus concerns
U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) has denied media reports that joint military training between South Korea and the United States will be delayed over coronavirus concerns. “A recent media article reporting United States Forces Korea proposing the postponement of future combined training is inaccurate,” USFK said Tuesday. “Any decision regarding combined training will be an U.S.-ROK A...
Jung Min-ho | 2020-02-25 13:06
  • US Forces Korea imposes tougher process for installation access over coronavirus outbreak
USFK reports 1st coronavirus patient, among family of soldier
USFK reports 1st coronavirus patient, among family of soldier
South Korea's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) informed USFK that the 61-year-old female had tested positive for COVID-19, USFK said in a release.
2020-02-24 19:41
Military in fear of COVID-19 spreading
Military in fear of COVID-19 spreading
With the number of members who tested positive for the virus reaching 13, concerns are mounting that the COVID-19 (2019-nCoV) could spread fast in the military where service members share limited spaces.
Jung Da-min | 2020-02-24 16:37
US Forces Korea confirms no coronavirus among service members
US Forces Korea confirms no coronavirus among service members
U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) confirmed Sunday (KST) that it has no case of the new coronavirus among service members. “There remains zero confirmed cases of USFK personnel with COVID-19 despite the rise in confirmed South Korean cases to more than 550 patients,” USFK said in a statement. “Out of a strong abundance of caution and utilizing the USFK Commander's authority to protect...
Jung Min-ho | 2020-02-24 13:16
  • US Forces Korea bans travel to Daegu as virus cases soar
Soldiers return to barracks
Soldiers return to barracks
Soldiers wait at a terminal in eastern Seoul, Sunday, for buses to return to their units after the Ministry of National Defense banned all members of the military from leaving their bases, including for vacations and meeting visitors, to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 ( 2019-nCoV). Eleven service members have been confirmed infected with the virus as of Monday morning...
Jung Da-min | 2020-02-23 16:17
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