Second jet fuel spill in 10 days prompting concerns about safety, management at U.S. bases in Korea

The fuel spill that occurred last month at Kunsan Air Base has exceeded 40,000 liters (10,900 gallons), the USFK confirmed Thursday. A similar spill at Osan Air Base on Feb. 5 has heightened concerns about overall safety and environmental management.

2026-02-19

U.S. military to retake control of all Osan Air Base gate access from Korea

The U.S. Air Force in Korea is set to tighten security by retaking control of access to a gate at Osan Air Base, currently shared with the Korean military, officials said Thursday.

2025-12-11

USFK protests special counsel investigation team raid, gov't denies wrongdoing

U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) sent a letter of protest to the Korean government over a raid conducted by the special counsel investigation team led by Cho Eun-seok at Osan Air Base, according to diplomatic sources on Thursday.

2025-10-16

U.S. Air Force to form F-16 'super squadron' at Osan Air Base

The U.S. 7th Air Force will establish a second “super squadron” of 31 F-16 fighter jets this October at Osan Air Base, expanding a pilot program aimed at consolidating aircraft and personnel to enhance combat readiness.

2025-04-25

U.S. B-52 bomber to land in Korea for first time

A U.S. B-52 strategic bomber will land at Osan Air Base this week, marking the aircraft’s first landing in a South Korean air base.

2023-10-16

USFK reports 53 new infections ― highest figure so far

Fifty-three people in the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) recently tested positive for Covid-19, the highest recorded figure of new infections for the group so far.

2021-08-31