Calling from Korea
COMM: 0808-555-118
DSN: 118
1-844-702-5493, 1-877-267-6030, 1-800-MYVA411 press 7
Retiree Support Overseas Korea is here to help the U.S. military retiree and veteran community in the Republic of Korea learn about policies and processes for easy, safe and legal living in this foreign land we call the "The Land of the Morning Calm". With close to 1,600 retirees living in Korea, according to the 2022 MRSS Report, we try and consolidate as much information as possible to keep you informed on matters around the ROK.
Retiring?
Turning 65?
Base Access
DOD ID Cards
Ration Control
TRICARE
Medicare
Housing
Casualty Assist.
ARC Cards
DFAS
Visa's
Postal Services
SSA
VA
Voting Assistance
Driving in Korea
And More
* Be Prepared: Checklist to help you prepare for living in Korea as a retiree
* Prepare: List of must-do's at 65, and don't forget to get your affairs in order
* Korea has no SS Office: SSA/FBU support is in the US Embassy Manila, Philippines
1-844-702-5493, 1-877-267-6030, 1-800-MYVA411 press 7
* Locations: DEERS offices are on all bases in Korea, No Appointments needed!
* Global System: DBIDS is a DOD Enterprise program that works world-wide, not just Korea
* TRICARE Overseas Program (TOP): Plans, programs, support services, providers and information
* Locations and Accessibility: MTF usage for retirees is on a Space-A, space available priority
* International Service Centers: Many Korea hospitals file TRICARE claims for you in these centers
* No VA Clinic in Korea: But, you can file Claims with Foreign Military Program and more
* Assigned to Korea Aug 2024: Randy Frazier, Randy.Frazier@va.gov, 010-2287-9956
* A Volunteer Force: Availing their own time to assist the retiree and veteran community in Korea
* All Your Service Records: Request copies of your veterans service records on-line from the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
* Records in Your VA File: Request copies of your military service records online including DD214 through the Department of Veteran Affairs 's website
* USFK and Korea in 2024: Closed bases, Ration Control changes, Humphreys Expansion and more
* Traditions, Etiquette and Faux Pas: Learn of Koreas beauty, sites, sounds and wonderful food
“Once a Soldier, Always a Soldier
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Retirees can use one of many on-line tax companies such as Intuit TurboTax, FreeTaxUSA, TaxSlayer and others. Or, visit an H&R Block South Korea office where there are concession stands on base at USAG Humphries and Osan AB (Humphreys: Maude Hall One Stop or Osan: Mustang Mall (Exchange food court). These offices are managed by the H&R Block main office in Seoul and appointments are required. See their contact info below:
H&R Block South Korea
Website: https://www.hrblock.kr
Email: sam.lee@hrblock.com
Email: kenny.lee@hrblock.com
Phone: 070-7597-0132
Phone: +82-2-795-7555
The biggest scam that could affect our identity being here in Korea are email scams. When in the U.S. you must also be aware of unsolicited phone calls and texts, and while we do get those on our Korea phones (damn robocalls) usually it's marketing schemes. Annoying, but not as threatening as identity theft scams. Here are some tips to keep in mind to help prevent falling victim to identity theft: