US Forces in Korea

http://www.stripes.com/news/us-looks-at-setting-up-safety-zones-around-bases-in-south-korea-1.289215

The U.S. and South Korea are considering creating ''safety zones'' or ''safety arcs'' around U.S. military installations in an effort to improve safety for nearby residents. Details have yet to be released about what when and where these zones would be installed, or how they would affect South Korean businesses located near U.S. installations, such as the Turkish kebab restaurant, pictured here, located just outside a walk-in gate at Osan Air Base.

US looks at setting up 'safety zones' around bases in South Korea
By Ashley Rowland and Yoo Kyong Chang
Stars and Stripes
Published: June 16, 2014

SEOUL — The United States and South Korea are considering installing “safety zones” around American military installations in an effort to improve the security of residents who live in their vicinity.


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http://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/us-soldiers-accused-of-inappropriate-behavior-at-korean-water-park-1.286554

US soldiers accused of inappropriate behavior at Korean water park
By Ashley Rowland and Yoo Kyong Chang
Stars and Stripes
Published: June 2, 2014

SEOUL — Two 2nd Infantry Division soldiers have been accused of inappropriately touching female employees of a popular Korean water park, where South Korean riot police were summoned after another worker was allegedly punched and kicked while trying to intervene.

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http://www.stripes.com/news/2nd-id-sergeant-stole-taxi-south-korean-police-say-1.287842

South Korean police say a 2nd Infantry Division sergeant stole a taxi on May 31, 2014, in Seoul's Hannam-dong district, not far from Itaewon, shown here. The soldier, who is stationed at K-16 Air Base, remains under U.S. control but could face charges of drunken driving, car theft and driving without a license.

2nd ID sergeant stole taxi, South Korean police say
By Ashley Rowland and Yoo Kyong Chang
Stars and Stripes
Published: June 9, 2014

SEOUL — A 2nd Infantry Division soldier could be facing criminal charges after South Korean police say he stole a taxi near U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan late last month.


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http://www.stripes.com/news/south-korea-calls-on-us-military-to-keep-servicemembers-in-line-1.288737

South Korea calls on US military to keep servicemembers in line
By Ashley Rowland and Yoo Kyong Chang
Stars and Stripes
Published: June 13, 2014

SEOUL — South Korea is urging the U.S. military to better control its servicemembers after several recent allegations of misbehavior — including an attempted taxi theft and the alleged harassment of female employees at a water park — that have received national attention here.