Fire contained at USFK warehouse in Busan, no casualties reported

A fire at a U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) warehouse in the southeastern port city of Busan has been brought under control, with no casualties reported, officials said Friday.

2024-10-25

Lieut. Gen. Xavier Brunson nominated to lead South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command

U.S. President Joe Biden has nominated Lieut. Gen. Xavier Brunson, the commander of the U.S. Army's I Corps, to lead the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command (CFC), the Pentagon said Wednesday.

2024-09-12

U.S. negotiator arrives to seal deal on defense cost sharing with Seoul

Linda Sprecht arrived in Korea for the 12th Special Measures Agreement negotiations to determine the balance of cost sharing for the USFK deployment.

2024-05-19

U.S. soldier detained in Russia for criminal misconduct after finishing duty in Korea

A U.S. soldier was detained on charges of criminal misconduct in the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok last week while on leave after finishing his tour of duty in South Korea, officials said Monday.

2024-05-07

Trump signals defense cost-sharing deal overhaul with Korea if he gets reelected

In a déjà vu moment for Koreans, former U.S. President Donald Trump insinuated in a recent interview that the United States could withdraw American troops stationed in Korea if Seoul does not pay up more to support them.

2024-05-02

U.S. soldier arrested in drunk driving accident with stolen car: Police

Two people were injured, according to the police.

2024-04-01

Constitutional Court tosses complaint about Thaad deployment

The Constitutional Court on Friday dismissed two petitions by Won Buddhist followers and residents of Seongju, North Gyeongsang, who claimed that the system's deployment violated their rights.

2024-03-29

USFK chief says U.S. should maintain 28,500 troops in Korea amid Trump fears

The commander of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) called for maintaining the American troop presence in South Korea at its current size as concerns grow that former President Donald Trump could slash the deployment if reelected.

2024-03-21

USFK commander says U.S. commitment to Korea 'ironclad'

Gen. Paul LaCamera said it is essential that South Korean and U.S. forces continue joint training to maintain readiness "for any threat that may evolve" during an unprecedented media tour of CP Tango.

2024-03-13

U.S. military unveils top-secret, nuclear weapon-proof bunker

United States Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Paul LaCamera, who called Command Post Theater Air Naval Ground Operations (CP Tango) the place “where the magic is made,” led a small group of invited journalists through the complex on Saturday.