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NAVY BASES IN SOUTH KOREA
One major U.S. Navy installation is catalogued in South Korea, operating under U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (PACOM).
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HOST NATION CONTEXT
- Country
- South Korea (KR)
- Combatant Command
- U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (PACOM)
Each base page below includes its specific Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) framework, command sponsorship requirements, and host-nation entry guidance.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many U.S. Navy bases are in South Korea?
One major U.S. Navy installation is catalogued in South Korea: Commander Fleet Activities Chinhae.
What is the SOFA framework for U.S. forces in South Korea?
U.S.–Republic of Korea Status of Forces Agreement (1966, revised 2001). Status governed by the U.S.–ROK Mutual Defense Treaty (1953). CFAC is a U.S. Navy tenant within the Republic of Korea Navy's Jinhae naval base. See each base's host-nation context for installation-specific arrangements.
What combatant command covers South Korea?
South Korea falls under U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (PACOM). The naval component for this region — U.S. Pacific Fleet and U.S. 7th Fleet — coordinates U.S. naval operations in this area.
Can U.S. tourists visit U.S. Navy bases in South Korea?
Access to U.S. Navy installations in South Korea is restricted to authorized DoD personnel, dependents, contractors, and pre-approved sponsored visitors. Civilian visitors must coordinate base entry through their host-nation sponsor in advance and meet all host-nation entry requirements.