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Old 03-29-2019, 06:40 AM
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Cool US military increases security at S. Korea bases due to potential threat

US military increases security at S. Korea bases due to potential threat
By: KIM GAMEL | STARS AND STRIPES - Published: March 29, 2019
RE: https://www.stripes.com/news/pacific...hreat-1.574772

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The new U.S. Forces Korea building seen at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, June, 29, 2018.

SEOUL, South Korea — The U.S. military in South Korea increased security at bases across the divided peninsula Friday after receiving a potential threat.

Security measures were stepped up after American law enforcement officials notified U.S. Forces Korea of the potential threat by an individual against the installations, according to a USFK announcement posted on social media.

“Organizations from USFK, [South Korea] and law enforcement are cooperating to appropriately assess the credibility of the threat,” it said. “During this time, you may see increased force protection measures.”

The statement didn’t elaborate. USFK officials declined to publicly specify the measures or elaborate on the potential threat due to the security concerns involved, but they urged people to be vigilant.

“USFK requests your patience and cooperation as we work collectively to ensure our service members, families and community remains safe and secure,” the statement said.

Some 28,500 U.S. troops are stationed in South Korea, which remains technically at war with the North after their 1950-53 conflict ended in an armistice instead of a peace treaty.

Many service members have families with them. Civilian contractors and South Korean employees also have access to the bases.
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