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Military Bases Near Seoul, Korea

South Korea comprises an area roughly the size of Indiana, USA. Relatively small as the country may be, it currently maintains one of the largest standing military forces in the world. The Republic of Korea Defense Forces (ROK) and the United States Military work together in most cases, sharing bases and training. In the capital area of Seoul, two large bases are active: Yongsan Garrison and Osan Air Base.
  1. United States Army Garrison Yongsan

    • United States Army Garrison Yongsan is the headquarters of the U.S. military presence in Korea, USFK. It is also the site of supports services for the U.S. Army housing area Hannam Village, K-16 Air Base, Camp Kim, and Camp Coiner. The garrison comprises 2.5 square kilometers and is located within Yongsan-gu district of Seoul. Yongsan is divided into two areas, North Camp and South Camp, with an overpass connecting the two.

      Yongsan is, in essence, a small city within the capital. resources and services available on base include: a hospital, a fire station, a police force, commissary and exchange facilities, schools, theaters, clubs and restaurants, a hotel, sports and recreational facilities, water and sewage treatment plants and emergency electrical power.

      United States Army Garrison Yongsan

      Yongsan District

      Seoul, Korea

      96205

      http://yongsan.korea.army.mil/

    Osan Air Base

    • Osan Air Base, covering 1,565 acres, is the headquarters of the ROK Air Force Operations Command (ROKAFOC) and the 7th Air Force and 51st Fighter Wing divisions of the United States Air Force (USAF).

      Osan AB is located 30 miles south of Seoul, and is the closest air base to the DMZ zone between North and South Korea. This location places Osan in a significant role of maintaining defense in the country. Osan is well known for it's 9,000-foot runway, as well as it's frequent emergency drills.

      Osan AB Command Post

      Bldg 938

      Osan AB

      Seoul, Korea

      96278

      http://www.osan.af.mil

    Surrounding Areas and Smaller Installations

    • Seoul, South Korea is a 'megacity'. The current population of the city is over 12 million people, making it one of the most populated cities in the world. A large portion of the southwestern part of the city is maintained as Yongsan Garrison, with Osan Air Base to the south. These two camps are quite close to the DMZ, or Korean Demilitarized Zone, that acts as a border between North and South Korea.

      Approximately forty miles south of Osan lies Camp Humphreys, another major US Army Base. This installation houses the Eighth U.S. Army confinement facility, which is a center for those of the military sentenced to a year or less of detention. There are currently plans to expand the area of Camp Humphreys to 3,500 acres by 2012.

      Seoul Air Base is located at the Seoul airport in Seongnam city. The Air Force of the Republic of Korea maintains it's 15th Composite Wing forces there. The US Army K-16 base is also located here, along with The 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, Combat Aviation Brigade, and 2nd Infantry Division.

      Camp Humphreys

      Pyongtaek

      Korea

      humphreys.korea.army.mil

      Seoul Air Base/ K-16 Air Base

      Simgok-dong, Seongnam-si

      461350

      South Korea

      yongsan.korea.army.mil

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