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The KATUSA Program

2020 marks the 70th year of the KATUSA program which was established to augment the U.S. Army with Korean Army Soldiers to increase the combined defense capability on the peninsula.

Since 1950, KATUSAs and American Soldiers have stood shoulder to shoulder through the toughest, most realistic training in the world to prepare to execute their war-time mission set if called upon to “Fight Tonight”.

About 3,600 Koreans earn the privilege to serve with the U.S. Army as a Korean Augmentation to the United States Army, or KATUSA.These KATUSAs serve alongside U.S. Army Soldiers and are functionally part of the U.S. Army — from morning physical training, to tactical training, to the rest of the workday, they serve shoulder to shoulder with their allies.

Yongsan Transformation and Relocation

The US Army Garrison at Yongsan, where Embassy Housing, Commissary, PX, Dragon Hill Lodge and other Army amenities are located is in a gradual process of relocating to Camp Humphreys (about 1.5 hours south of Seoul). We will keep the community informed of any upcoming changes on Facebook, this website, and through regular Town Hall meetings.

Yongsan History

Yongsan has a rich history dating back to the early 1900s. Japanese engineered structures exists at Yongsan such as walls, bridges,and guard posts. This former Japanese military stockade has a 16 ft high perimeter red brickwall. The wall is reinforced with wireframe cement. Bullet holes and damage to the wal lare associated with actions that occurred during the Korean War. (Photo courtesy US Army/Spc Ethan T. Ford)

Yongsan Soldiers

Though every Korean male must serve in the Korean military for at least 21 months, only about 3,600 Koreans earn the privilege to serve with the U.S. Army as a Korean Augmentation to the United States Army, or KATUSA.

These KATUSAs serve alongside U.S. Army Soldiers and are functionally part of the U.S. Army — from morning physical training, to tactical training, to the rest of the workday, they serve shoulder to shoulder with their allies.

Yongsan Transformation and Relocation

Korea: The Assignment of Choice

Korea is one of the few places in the world where Soldiers conduct combined, joint, and multilateral training in an integrated training environment. Working alongside ROK counterparts, service members stationed in Korea develop friendships that last a lifetime and get a once in a life-time opportunity to explore and experience the Asia-Pacific and all the vibrant destinations it has to offer. #HowIKorea #USArmy (Photo courtesy US Army/ Spc. Ethan T. Ford)

Physical Training

As members of the profession of arms, leadership is at the very core of everything we do. As leaders, we must be role models for our Nation and Army. As such, we have a duty to uphold the legacy of service as stewards of our institution. Part of our stewardship is the duty to develop Soldiers, Noncommissioned Officers, and Officers who will lead our Army and Nation into the future. #SquadGoals #GoArmy (Photo Courtesy U.S. Army/ Spc. Ethan T. Ford)

USAG Yongsan

Click Here Town Hall

Time: Feb. 20, 2020

Date: 3-4 p.m.

Location: South Post Chapel

What's on the Agenda:

1. Garrison Commander opening comments

2. Housing update

3. Transformation update

4. Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)

5. Commissary (DeCa)

6. USFK J-1 Policy & Programs Officer

7. Directorate of Emergency Services (DES)

8. Religious Services Office (RSO)

9. Logistics Readiness Center (LRC)

10. Dragon Hill Lodge (DHL)

11. Garrison Command Sergeant Major

13. Closing comments

Cost of Living Allowance Survey

UPCOMING EVENTS

Feb 17

K-16 Households Goods Shipping Notice

Feb 17, 2020

The Logistics Readiness Center at K-16 will be closed for training on Feb. 4, 17, 25, and 26. Customers who require assistance with household goods shipping on those days should visit the Yongsan office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday in Bldg. 4106.

Feb 19

Town Hall on Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. South Post Chapel

Feb 19, 2020, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

The Yongsan Town Hall is scheduled 3 p.m. at the South Post Chapel on Feb. 20. It will also be live on Facebook live at facebook.com/usagyongsan.

Feb 22

Virtual Reality Theme Park

Feb 22, 2020

Feb 25

K-16 Households Goods Shipping Notice

Feb 25, 2020

Feb 26

K-16 Households Goods Shipping Notice

Feb 26, 2020

Feb 26

Lent and Easter Services

Feb 26, 2020

Feb 29

CLOSURE NOTICE: Middle School Teen and Youth Sports

Feb 29, 2020

The Middle School Teen and Youth Sports center is set to close 29 Feb 2020. Last updated 12 DEC 2019.

Mar 01

March 2020 COLA Survey

Mar 1, 2020

During the month of March 2020, use this link to and directly impact your COLA: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/colaSurvey.cfm

Mar 08

March 2020 COLA Survey

Mar 8, 2020

During the month of March 2020, use this link to and directly impact your COLA: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/colaSurvey.cfm

Transformation and Closure UpdatesCLICK HERE FOR Transformation FAQ

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Yongsan Transformation and Relocation

Yongsan

Yongsan History

Yongsan Soldiers

Yongsan Transformation and Relocation

Korea: The Assignment of Choice

Physical Training

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Click Here Town Hall

Time: Feb. 20, 2020

Date: 3-4 p.m.

Location: South Post Chapel

Cost of Living Allowance Survey

UPCOMING EVENTS

CALENDAR