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US Forces Korea (USFK)

US Forces Korea (USFK)
The latest news and top stories on US Forces Korea. A prominent South Korea based military command, US Forces Korea (USFK) is dedicated to deterring aggression and defending the Republic of Korea, maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. Its main areas of focus include coordinating US component commands, training forces and supporting the US-ROK alliance. Headquartered at Camp Humphreys, Pyeongtaek, USFK is a sub-unified command of US Indo-Pacific Command, recognised as a cornerstone of regional security.
Seoul’s defence minister has protested to the head of US Forces Korea about a stand-off between US and Chinese fighter jets in the Yellow Sea, according to South Korean media. Photo: AP
China-South Korea relations

Seoul’s protest seen as reluctance to let US Forces Korea confront China

South Korean complaint highlights growing difficulty in balancing ties with both security ally US and top trading partner China: analyst.

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South Korea

Why South Korea is risking a rare rift with US to slash joint military drills

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US-China relations

Pentagon eyes expanded role for South Korea-based US forces to help deter China

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North Korea

Pentagon shifts North Korean responsibility to ‘capable’ South

US officials have recently been pushing to allow American troops in South Korea more flexibility to operate outside the peninsula.

US soldiers walk past military vehicles at a military training field in the border city of Yeoncheon, South Korea, in 2023. Photo: AFP
China-North Korea relations

China’s role in Korean peninsula stability tested amid nuclear submarine moves

Seoul’s calls for Chinese mediation seen to underscore Beijing’s central role in preserving stability between two Koreas.

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War and conflict

As I see it | Would the world be safer if the military were in charge of the US?

Capricious political leaders like Donald Trump and his defence chief may be more dangerous than responsible and battle-tested generals.

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South Korea

South Korea’s nuclear sub deal signals shift from strategic ambiguity: analysts

While Seoul could expand its security roles, analysts warn the shift from strategic ambiguity could upset its US-China balancing act.

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Protesters shout slogans, demanding the US not help South Korea acquire nuclear-powered submarines, during a rally near the defence ministry in Seoul, South Korea, on November 4. Photo: AP
China-South Korea relations

Philippines looks to acquire South Korean anti-ship ballistic missile

Manila seeks to buy CTM-ASBM, which was unveiled by Hanwha at the Asian Defence and Security exhibition last year.

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US-China relations

South Korea’s new US ‘Iron Dome’ air defence system seen as reply to China

It’s the first such weapon system known to be deployed at an American base overseas and comes as Beijing and Pyongyang boost UAV operations.

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Taiwan

Seoul balks at Taiwan role for US troops stationed in South Korea

‘Discussions necessary’: Lee Jae-myung says it is difficult to agree to strategic flexibility as Trump looks to shift USFK focus to China.

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US President Donald Trump welcomes visiting South Korean President Lee Jae-myung to the White House on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
South Korea

Trump tests South Korea’s Lee by demanding ownership of US military base land

The lack of a joint statement after Lee’s summit with Trump highlights unresolved issues between the two allies, analysts say.

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US President Donald Trump (left) welcomes South Korean President Lee Jae-myung to the White House on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
Korean peninsula

Opinion | Why military independence from US could be Seoul’s best chance for peace

South Korea must secure US cooperation while navigating North Korea’s strengthened position and managing fears over regional security implications.

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South Korea

As Lee meets Trump, what can a ‘turtle ship’ do for the US-South Korea alliance?

Seoul’s shipbuilding expertise is expected to be a key bargaining chip when the two presidents meet on Monday.

South Korea

South Korea, US kick off huge annual military drills with 21,000 troops

The drills could trigger a response from North Korea, which has used previous exercises as a pretext for weapons tests.

Activists protest against the Ulchi Freedom Shield drills in Seoul on Monday. Photo: AP
South Korea

‘Modernise’ or pay up: US pressures South Korea to redefine alliance

A top US commander’s comments on ‘strategic flexibility’ show Washington wants Seoul to help counter China and Russia, analysts say.

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South Korean and US warplanes conduct a combined aerial exercise in 2023. The US is pushing South Korea to increase defence spending and burden-sharing. Photo: US Air Force
South Korea

‘We will not talk about it’: US, South Korea to shun Taiwan issue at summit

The session between both leaders is set to yield only a broad agreement to elevate the bilateral alliance into a ‘comprehensive strategic alliance’.

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South Korea

‘Shrimp among whales’: South Korea faces stark choices amid US-China rivalry

South Korea is coming under intense US pressure to pick a side, even as its new president would prefer to equivocate.

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South Korea

US officer urges closer South Korea-Japan defence ties amid North threat

Visit by General Dan Caine, top US military officer, comes amid growing calls in Washington for South Korea to shoulder more defence costs.

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(From left) US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine, Admiral Kim Myung-soo, chairman of South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, and General Yoshihide Yoshida, Chief of Staff, Joint Staff of Japan’s Self-Defence Forces, during the Trilateral Chiefs of Defence meeting in Seoul on Friday. Photo: Pool/AFP
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