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USFK Ups Antivirus Scheme for All Areas in S. Korea amid Resurgent Pandemic

USFK Ups Antivirus Scheme for All Areas in S. Korea amid Resurgent Pandemic

SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) on Saturday raised its health protection level against the new coronavirus for all areas in South Korea following the resurgence of the pandemic. Starting at 12:01 a.m., USFK enforced the Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Charlie, or HPCON C, the third-highest warning level in its [...]

U.S. Returns 12 Military Sites to S. Korea, Including Some at Yongsan Garrison

U.S. Returns 12 Military Sites to S. Korea, Including Some at Yongsan Garrison

SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — The United States on Friday returned 12 American military sites to South Korea, including some in central Seoul, amid persistent concerns that an additional delay would further dampen regional development efforts. During a virtual joint committee session of the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), Seoul and Washington agreed on [...]

USFK Puts Itaewon Off-limits for Halloween Weekend over Virus Concerns

USFK Puts Itaewon Off-limits for Halloween Weekend over Virus Concerns

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) has placed the popular nightlife district of Itaewon in central Seoul off-limits for the upcoming Halloween weekend to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. The multicultural district has been popular among foreigners and some South Koreans for Halloween celebrations, but concerns have risen [...]

USFK Eases Anti-virus Restrictions Peninsula-wide amid Slowdown in New Cases

USFK Eases Anti-virus Restrictions Peninsula-wide amid Slowdown in New Cases

SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) eased anti-coronavirus restrictions for its personnel across the peninsula Monday, allowing service members and their families to dine at restaurants and conduct other off-base activities except for visiting bars and clubs. The lowering of the Health Protection Condition (HPCON) level by one notch to the [...]

USFK Stresses S. Korea’s Anti-virus Beach Use Guidelines After Troop Disturbances

USFK Stresses S. Korea’s Anti-virus Beach Use Guidelines After Troop Disturbances

SEOUL, July 15 (Korea Bizwire) — The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) has told its troops to follow the anti-coronavirus beach use guidelines that the southeastern city of Busan issued earlier this week after unruly July Fourth celebrations by some American service members raised the ire of local residents. Earlier this month, unidentified American service members [...]