The Department of Defense approved changes to the Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR) that affects the length of military tours in Korea on March 2, 2009. The revised JFTR allows for 24 or 36-month accompanied tours at Pyeongtaek, Osan, Daegu, Chinhae and Seoul. Two additional locations, Dongducheon and Uijeongbu, now offer 24-month accompanied tours.

This is a great change for everyone; our service members and their families who can now be stationed here together, our military force in Korea which benefits from improved readiness and continuity, and the Republic of Korea” said General Walter Sharp, USFK commander. “All service members will benefit from the exciting opportunities a tour in Korea offers; training in the full spectrum of combat operations, benefitting from added stability and predictability with their families, and having the chance to see one of the most dynamic and fascinating countries in the world.”

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