Press Releases

U.S. Forces Korea statement on attack-reconnaissance squadron

January 11, 2013

U.S. Forces Korea statement on attack-reconnaissance squadron

January 11, 2013 - YONGSAN GARRISON, Seoul, Republic of Korea –A recent news report states that the Department of Defense and the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff have approved the reinforcement of an Apache helicopter unit here.

General thanks Gangnam for supporting U.S. troops

January 10, 2013 - SEOUL (Jan. 9, 2012) -- The Eighth Army deputy commanding general for operations thanked the citizens of Seoul's Gangnam District for their support of the Republic of Korea-United States Alliance.

U.S. Forces Korea statement on Strategic Alliance 2015

January 07, 2013 - YONGSAN GARRISON, Seoul, Republic of Korea –Recent news reports are highlighting U.S.- ROK discussions on the Alliance’s wartime operational command and control structure after the planned disestablishment of Combined Forces Command.

U.S. Forces Korea statement on tour normalization

January 04, 2013 - YONGSAN GARRISON, Seoul, Republic of Korea – Current news reports are focusing on discussions regarding tour normalization for U.S. forces in Korea.

Statement by Gen. James D. Thurman, commander, Combined Forces Command

December 14, 2012

NORAD acknowledges Dec. 12 missile launch

December 12, 2012 - PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - North American Aerospace Defense Command officials acknowledged today that U.S. missile warning systems detected and tracked the launch of a North Korean missile at 7:49 p.m. EST.

Dec. 12 Statement from National Security Council Spokesman Tommy Vietor on North Korea’s Missile Launch

December 12, 2012

Human Resources Command commander discusses Army personnel policies

November 29, 2012 - YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea (Nov. 28, 2012) -- The U.S. Army has refined its personnel policies to retain and promote its strongest Soldiers, according to the commander of Human Resources Command.

Dempsey Honors U.S. Veterans at Seoul Memorial

November 13, 2012

Dempsey Begins Trip to South Korea, Australia

November 11, 2012 - EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska, Nov. 9, 2012 - Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey stopped at this central Alaska base on his way to South Korea today.

U.S. Forces Korea gets new patch

November 08, 2012 - U.S. Forces Korea hosted a patch-over ceremony today on Knight Field marking the change from the current USFK shoulder sleeve insignia to the newly established unit shoulder sleeve insignia designated for wear by USFK personnel.

Sergeant Major of the Army encourages troops to look out for one another

November 07, 2012 - CAMP CARROLL, South Korea (Nov. 5, 2012) -- The U.S. Army's top noncommissioned officer encouraged American Soldiers to look out for one another during a visit to South Korea today.

Brig GEN Eric P. Wendt assumes command of Special Operations Command Korea Oct. 30, 2012

October 30, 2012 - YONGSAN GARRISON, Seoul, Republic of Korea – Brig. Gen. Eric P. Wendt assumed command of Special Operations Command Korea, United States Forces Korea and United Nations Command Special Operations from Brig. Gen. Neil H. Tolley this morning during a change of command ceremony on Knight Field here.

44th US-ROK Security Consultative Meeting

October 30, 2012 - The 44th Republic of Korea-United States Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) was held in Washington DC on October 24, 2012.

Johnson describes Eighth Army role in Pacific shift

October 29, 2012 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Army's top operational commander in South Korea emphasized the importance of Eighth Army's role in providing security on the Korean Peninsula and stability in Northeast Asia during a panel here Oct. 23.

Media Kit: Key Information on the United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea

October 25, 2012 - The U.S. Forces Korea mission is to defend the Republic of Korea (ROK) against external aggression and to maintain peace and stability in East Asia.

U.S. Korea commander details conditions on peninsula

October 23, 2012 - WASHINGTON, (AFPS, Oct. 23, 2012) -- Nowhere in the world is the disparity between freedom and oppression more apparent than on the Korean peninsula, the commander of U.S. and United Nations forces in Korea said Monday.

Safety officials: Steer clear of unexploded ordnance

September 11, 2012 - YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea - Eighth Army safety officials are encouraging U.S. troops to steer clear of unexploded ordnance in South Korea.

CFC Announces End of Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2012

August 31, 2012 - YONGSAN GARRISON, SEOUL, Republic of Korea – The Republic of Korea - United States Combined Forces Command announced today that it has successfully completed its annual computer-assisted simulation exercise, Ulchi Freedom Guardian.

Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2012 Begins

August 21, 2012 - YONGSAN GARRISON, SEOUL, Republic of Korea – The Republic of Korea - United States Combined Forces Command exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian starts today and will end Aug. 31.

Eighth Army trains for new mission during UFG

August 20, 2012 - YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea - Eighth Army will train for its new mission as an operational Field Army headquarters during Exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian Aug. 20 - 31.

Combined Forces Command Announces Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2012

July 23, 2012 - YONGSAN GARRISON, SEOUL, Republic of Korea – The Republic of Korea - United States Combined Forces Command has announced that the annual Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise will take place from Aug 20-31, 2012.

Lt Gen Johnson presents award for heroic rescue mission

June 28, 2012 - YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea — The Eighth Army commanding general presented the U.S. Department of Defense’s highest civilian award to a South Korean train engineer who gave his life trying to save stranded American Soldiers during the Korean War.

Korean War veterans remember Battle of Chipyong-ni

June 27, 2012 - CHIPYONG-NI, South Korea (June 26, 2012) - Chipyong-ni was a little known mountain village until a battle there changed the momentum of the Korean War and made an indelible mark in military history.