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NEWS | March 5, 2020

Statement from USINDOPACOM on Republic of Korea Travel Restriction ****

U.S. Indo-Pacom Public Affairs Communication & Outreach

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii -- The number of reported cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise in the Republic of Korea (ROK). Effective immediately, Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, in line with the CDC Travel Health Notice, restricts all nonessential DoD travel to ROK to reduce risks associated with COVID-19.

This travel restriction applies to all military, civilians and contractors under U.S Indo-Pacific command authority.
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