U.S. Senate seeks tighter Opcon oversight (KOR) A Senate defense bill would require new certifications and risk reviews before any U.S. troop cuts in South Korea or transfer of wartime operational control to Seoul. 2026.6.19
U.S. Senate seeks tighter Opcon oversight A Senate defense bill would require new certifications and risk reviews before any U.S. troop cuts in South Korea or transfer of wartime operational control to Seoul. 2026.6.18
U.S. Senate passes defense bill to maintain USFK troop levels at 28,500 minimum The U.S. Senate has passed an annual defense policy bill that includes a measure to restrict the government from unilaterally reducing the current troop level of the 28,500-strong U.S. Forces Korea (USFK). 2025.12.18
U.S. House passes defense bill to maintain USFK numbers above 28,500 troops The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the final version of next year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which will maintain the size of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) above the current minimum of 28,500 troops. 2025.12.11
![U.S. Stryker armored vehicles and Korean K200 armored vehicles cross a pontoon bridge during a combined U.S.-Korea arms maneuver crossing exercise in Yeoju, Gyeonggi, on Aug. 27. [YONHAP]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/12137340.jpg?imageId=12137340&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![U.S. Stryker armored vehicles stationed in Korea and Korean K200 armored vehicles cross a floating bridge during a combined arms river-crossing exercise held in Yeoju, Gyeonggi, on Aug. 27. [YONHAP]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/12392527.jpg?imageId=12392527&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)