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North Korea gains troop deployment experience from Russia's war in Ukraine, USFK chief says

U.S. Forces Korea commander Xavier Brunson said Pyongyang is learning long-range troop deployment, supply and mobilization through its support for Russia.

2026.10.14

USFK chief urges dispersed military drills across South Korea, citing Ukraine war

The U.S. Forces Korea commander called for dispersed training across South Korea, warning that fixed positions are vulnerable in modern warfare.

2026.10.13

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National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac speaks at an event at the Seoul Press Center in Jung District, central Seoul, on May 13. [YONHAP]

Blue House national security chief optimistic about agreement with U.S. on Opcon transfer timing

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac expressed optimism Sunday that Seoul and Washington can reach an agreement on the timing of the transfer of wartime operational control (Opcon).

2026.5.17

Gen. Xavier Brunson, the commander of United States Forces Korea, responds to lawmakers’ questions during a hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services in Washington on April 21. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

USFK commander against withdrawing troops, expects Opcon transfer by early 2029

U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson told U.S. lawmakers that he is against withdrawing U.S. troops from the peninsula during a congressional testimony in Washington on Wednesday.

2026.4.23

United States Forces Korea (USFK) Commander General Xavier Brunson speaks during change-of-command ceremony for the United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and USFK at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, on Dec. 20, 2024. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Defense Ministry denies USFK's protest against unification minister's remarks on North Korean nuclear facility

The Defense Ministry has denied reports that United States Forces Korea Commander (USFK) Gen. Xavier Brunson lodged a protest against the unification minister’s recent remarks that allegedly leaked classified U.S. information.

2026.4.21

This Aug. 8 file photo provided by the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) shows USFK Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson speaking to reporters during a press conference at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi. [USFK]

USFK commander highlights Korean Peninsula's central role in Indo-Pacific security

The commander of American forces in South Korea has underscored the Korean Peninsula's central role in the U.S. security strategy in the Indo-Pacific region, according to a website of the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) on Tuesday.

2025.12.16

South Korean Marines aboard amphibious assault vehicles reenact Operation Chromite off the docks of Incheon's inner harbor on Sept. 15. [YONHAP]

Incheon marks 75 years since pivotal landing with veterans and naval tribute

At the edge of Incheon's inner harbor, beneath sunny skies and the hum of helicopters, veterans and dignitaries gathered on Monday to mark an event that once seemed improbable: the amphibious landing that turned the tide of the Korean War.

2025.9.15

Lieut. Gen. Xavier Brunson, commander of U.S. Army's I Corps [U.S. ARMY]

Lieut. Gen. Xavier Brunson nominated to lead South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command

U.S. President Joe Biden has nominated Lieut. Gen. Xavier Brunson, the commander of the U.S. Army's I Corps, to lead the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command (CFC), the Pentagon said Wednesday.

2024.9.12