Koreas
For some military families, adoption forges bonds that span borders and generations
American military families adopt at a lower rate than the overall U.S. population, but those that do find military life — particularly overseas — can shape family experiences in distinctive ways.
Yongsan hosts June Jamboree for children with special needs
Water balloons flew through the air, teams battled in tug-of-war and kids kept dozens of volunteers scrambling in the hot sun at South Post on Friday during the annual June Jamboree.
S. Koreans see delicate future with the North
Kim Sang-su pumped his fist within sight of deteriorating buildings in North Korea, leading a cheer Friday among a group of aging South Koreans: “We beg for unification! Move forward!”
Yongsan celebrates opening of two new U.S.-operated high-rises
Base officials celebrated the opening of two South Korean-funded housing towers Monday — just two years before U.S. forces are to move out of Seoul.
Koreans know a few GIs who speak their language
Capt. Richardson Blair IV, dressed in U.S. Army camouflage, strutted around the Balboni Theater stage Wednesday, microphone in hand, smoothly crooning “The Southbound Train to Ho-nam,” a classic Korean folk song as hundreds cheered.
Outgoing ambassador says U.S.- South Korea alliance is strong
With full honor guard, U.S. military officials bade farewell Tuesday to Ambassador Thomas C. Hubbard, the top U.S. representative to South Korea during a turbulent three-year period on the peninsula.
Construction of new helo pad at Yongsan to begin
After seven years of sometimes prickly negotiations, construction will start next week on a new landing pad for U.S. and South Korean helicopters.