ROK-U.S. Alliance Strengthened Through Sportsmanship and Camaraderie
- Command
- USPACOM
- Region
- South Korea · Indo-Pacific
- Category
- Military affairs
- Source
- U.S. Forces Korea
At a glance
- What
- Military Affairs
- Who
- U.S. Forces Korea
- When
- Nov 12, 2026 at 6:29 AM UTC
Official Statements
U.S. Forces Korea, November 12: “PAJU, South Korea — More than 5,000 Republic of Korea and U.S. service members and Korean civilians gathered at Imjingak Peace Nuri Park on Nov. 7, 2026, to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the ROK-U.S. Alliance through sportsmanship, camaraderie and community engagement.”
U.S. Forces Korea, November 12: “The event brought together 5,099 participants, including 3,204 ROK service members, 275 U.S. service members and 1,620 Korean civilians. Distinguished attendees included Maj. Gen. Jason Curl, Eighth Army deputy commanding general for operations; Bae Jong-ho, director of the Defense Media Agency; and Command Sgt. Maj. Kwon Hyuk-il, ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command.”
U.S. Forces Korea, November 12: “The gathering highlighted the enduring partnership between the two nations, strengthening military-to-military relationships and reinforcing the importance of community connections. Through shared experiences and friendly competition, participants demonstrated the unity, mutual trust and cooperation that underpin the alliance's commitment to maintaining peace and security on the Korean Peninsula. For more than seven decades, the ROK-U.S. Alliance has remained committed to combined defense and regional stability, reflecting the enduring spirit of Katchi Kapshida - We Go Together.”
Source: U.S. Forces Korea
