Koreas
Step by step, veterans advocate aims to ensure Korean War sacrifices aren’t forgotten
What began as one man’s plan to walk nearly 400 miles across South Korea grew into a monthlong remembrance that brought together veterans, students, military groups and local communities to honor those who fought in the Korean War.
Yongsan’s hospital renovation proceeds despite planned move
U.S. Forces Korea is forging ahead with a $70.2 million, three-phase renovation of the 121st Hospital despite pledges to South Korea’s government to move all U.S. forces from the base by 2007.
Hundreds mourn Ueno, noted Yongsan photographer
Ray Ueno captured people’s most important moments on film as an accomplished photographer whose smile never faded.
Students from German, American schools in S. Korea swap places
About two dozen students from a local German foreign school came to Seoul American High School on Tuesday as part of a cultural exchange program.
Tough times call for tough action
Former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, making a Pacific tour, was a bit late arriving for his guest speaker slot here at the USO’s 33rd annual Six Star Salute honoring those in military service.
U.S. to stop patrols after 50 years, give more duties to S. Koreans
From a United Nations conference building along the Koreas’ border, Spc. Craig Lau and Pvt. Jorge Fernandez looked out a window at two North Korean soldiers just a few feet away.
Cheney addresses U.S. troops at Yongsan
Vice President Dick Cheney — greeted in Collier Field House on Friday by servicemembers chanting “USA, USA!” — trumpeted U.S. efforts in Iraq while complimenting South Korea’s troop commitment.