Koreas
South Korea to restart tours of tense DMZ border area after more than 2 years
South Korea plans to resume public tours of the Joint Security Area, a high-stakes spot shared with North Korea inside the Demilitarized Zone that divides the two nations, officials said.
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.
Commander hears students’ concerns
Students at Seoul American High School weren’t afraid to fire away the tough questions Friday at Col. Timothy McNulty, the 34th Support Group commander.
Commander hears Yongsan community concerns
Community leaders got their chance Wednesday to tell the 8th Army’s commander how the community — and sometimes the military — can do a better job treating its members.
‘Mayor’ McNulty striving to improve Yongsan
Col. Timothy McNulty is like the mayor of a small city within a much larger one.