- US military leaders stationed in
South Korea on Wednesday apologized for the "poor judgement" of troops who attended a pair of dance parties on base without wearing masks. - Dozens of people on base were reportedly seen dancing in close proximity with one another.
US military leaders stationed in South Korea on Wednesday apologized for the "poor judgment" of troops who attended a pair of dance parties without wearing masks.
The parties were held at the recreational centers at
The South Korean government pressed their US counterparts for an explanation, to which the command in charge of US troops responded with a statement.
"United States Forces Korea is aware of two recent on-installation events that displayed poor judgment and actions inconsistent with
USFK added that both recreation centers have been closed until further notice.
Other incidents involving US troops who broke COVID-19 restrictions have occurred this year. In April, three junior US Army soldiers stationed in Camp Humphreys were $4 to the lowest enlisted rank after they were caught sneaking off to a bar and illegally returning to their base.
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The three soldiers were all demoted, forfeited $866 per month for two months, placed under restrictions for 45 days, and received 45 days of extra duty.
Roughly 400 USFK-affiliated personnel tested positive for the