Koreas
The shoeshine boys of Seoul
On a cold March day in 1952, some American soldiers whose rifles indicated they might have just come from the front, paused on a street in Seoul and gave candy bars to hungry children.
US aircraft carrier, warships arrive in South Korea amid North’s threats
A U.S. aircraft carrier and two warships arrived at South Korea’s largest port Sunday in a show of force aimed at deterring North Korean provocations, the South Korean navy said.
Pentagon extends tour length for troops bringing families to South Korea
The Pentagon has tacked a year on the length of a tour of duty for service members who bring their families with them to South Korea.
‘Huge smiles’: Lawmaker sends 500 valentines to US troops near North Korean border
Nearly 500 Valentine’s Day cards were delivered to soldiers near the DMZ this week, marking the first time a Washington congresswoman’s annual program has reached overseas.
A general’s journey: Korean immigrant returns to peninsula to lead US soldiers
Jin Pak was 6 years old when he left South Korea alone, flying halfway around the world to reunite with parents he barely knew. They had immigrated to the United States soon after his birth, leaving his grandparents to raise him until they were ready for him to join them.
Wave of dorm improvements reaches 1,500 airmen at fighter base in South Korea
A five-month renovation project at this U.S. fighter base has improved living conditions for about 1,500 airmen, adding new entertainment options and upgraded laundry facilities.
From foxholes to high-rises: A look at the US military’s long history in South Korea
Nearly 14 years after agreeing to move American troops south of Seoul, U.S. Forces Korea will celebrate the opening of its new headquarters at Camp Humphreys on Friday, beginning a new phase in the military’s decades-old history on the divided peninsula.