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for the USFK and the balanced development of the ROK terr itory, the ROK and the U.S.

carried out the USFK base relocation project that consolidates and rearranges the USFK bases
scattered across the country into two hub bases in Pyeongtaek and Daegu.
The USFK base relocation project consists of the Yongsan Relocation Plan (YRP) and the

Land Partnership Plan (LPP). YRP moves units stationed in Yongsan, Seoul, including the
USFK Command, to a newly constructed Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek. LPP moves the
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United States 2 Infantry Division in Dongducheon and Uijeongbu in the northern side of the
Han River to Camp Humphreys as well.
As of November 2018, having nearly completed the construction of Camp Humphreys, the
MND is in the process of transferring facilities and installations to the U.S. and each of the

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units are relocating to Camp Humphreys according to its own plans. The 8 Army Command
relocated from Yongsan to the Pyeongtaek in 2017, and major units including the USFK
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Command, United Nations Command (UNC), and U.S. 2 Infantry Division Headquarters,
relocated in 2018. Most of the U.S. units are expected to complete their relocation by the end

of 2019. Once the relocation project is completed, the USFK, in a more stable stationing
environment, is expected to continue to play an important role in preventing military conf lict

on the Korean Peninsula, promoting peace and stability in Northeast Asia, and contributing to
global peace going forward. Chapter 5
Meanwhile, the construction of resident support facilities and amenities including roads,
waterworks, sewerage facilities, and community centers for Pyeongtaek residents are underway in

accordance with the “Special Act on Support, Etc. for Pyeongtaek-si, Etc. Following Relocation
of U.S. Military Bases in Korea.” In conjunction with the relocation project, the existing U.S.
base sites are being returned to the ROK. As of November 2018, a total of 54 U.S. bases have

been returned to the ROK, and 26 additional bases will be gradually returned in accordance
with the procedures of the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA).
The MND recognizes the importance of the USFK’s relocation and camp returns, and will

continue to closely cooperate with the U.S. to successfully complete the YRP and LPP.

| Defense Burden Sharing | Defense burden sharing refers to the ROK government bearing

a portion of the total stationing costs of the USFK to ensure a stable stationing environment

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