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 aims to help the U.S. military retiree and veteran community in the Republic of Korea. 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 to include policies and processes in this foreign land we call the "The Land of the Morning Calm".
USFK calls Korea a soldiers Assignment of Choice, but it is also a Retirees Retirement Location of Choice. It is one of the few, if not only, overseas locations providing retirees with all the benefits and privileges available to retirees overseas.
Retiring In Korea?
* Be Prepared: Checklist to help you prepare for living in Korea as a retiree
I'm Turning 65!
* Prepare: List of must-do's at 65, and don't forget to get your affairs in order
Social Security Administration
* 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
DOD ID Cards
* Locations: DEERS offices are on all bases in Korea, No Appointments needed!
Base Access & Vehicle Reg
* Global System: DBIDS is a DOD Enterprise program that works world-wide, not just Korea
TRICARE For Life & Medicare
* TRICARE Overseas Program (TOP): Plans, programs, support services, providers and information
Military Direct Care at MTF's
* Locations and Accessibility: MTF usage for retirees is on a Space-A, space available priority
Korea Hospitals & Health Care
* International Service Centers: Many Korea hospitals file TRICARE claims for you in these centers
VA Services While in Korea
* No VA Clinic in Korea: But, you can file Claims with Foreign Military Program and more
VA Rep/OMSC in Korea
* Assigned to Korea Aug 2024: Randy Frazier, Randy.Frazier@va.gov, 010-2287-9956
Retiree & Widow Support
* A Volunteer Force: Availing their own time to assist the retiree and veteran community in Korea
Veterans Record Requests
* All Your Service Records: Request copies of your veterans service records on-line from the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
VA Records Request
* Records in Your VA File: Request copies of your military service records online including DD214 through the Department of Veteran Affairs 's website
I'm Coming Back to Korea - What's New?
* USFK and Korea in 2025: Closed bases, Ration Control changes, Humphreys Expansion and more
Korean Culture Spotlight
* Traditions, Etiquette and Faux Pas: Learn of Koreas beauty, sites, sounds and wonderful food
APO Postal Services
* Weight Limit: Retirees are authorized 16oz of mail sending and receiving.
Korea Housing
* Housing and Living in Korea: Highrise towers, apartments, villas, individual houses - lots of styles to choose from.
Travel & Transportation
* Almost Anywhere: Korea has trains, busses and planes going everywhere, or drive your POV on world-class highways.
* Retiree Quick Tools & References: Links to DFAS newsletters, How To's, forms and documents
* About USFK Ration Control: Authorized shoppers broke down by types of ID cards
“Once a Soldier, Always a Soldier
. . . a Soldier for Life” prepared by
the Army Retirement Services Office
Casualty & Mortuary Affairs
Family Planning
Passport Services
Korea Immigration
Residence Card
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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. Contact info:
Website: https://www.hrblock.kr
Email: sam.lee@hrblock.com and kenny.lee@hrblock.com
Phone: 070-7597-0132 or +82-2-795-7555
Keep in mind if you maintain more than $10,000 in a Korean bank account you must declare it to the IRS during tax filing via a Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR).
Driving in Korea
Korea Cell Phones
Banking in Korea
The biggest scam that could affect our identity being here in Korea are email scams. You must always be aware of unsolicited phone calls and texts, and while we do get those on our Korea phones (damn robocalls) usually as marketing schemes, always be aware. Here are some tips to keep in mind to help prevent falling victim to identity theft:
