Angel House Orphanage: Creating a Brighter Future
By Jung Won Jang Angel House is an orphanage for physically or/and mentally disabled people. It is located in Goyang City, South Korea. The founder […]
Announcing the Nonprofit Corporation UNITED ON THE ROK
It’s official! UNITED ON THE ROK is a nonprofit corporation. Our flagship publication is United on the RoK, a civilian information and lifestyle magazine with a monthly print circulation of 3,000, distributed at United States Forces Korea (USFK) military installations across the Republic of Korea.
Catchin’ Them All and Getting New Friends
The Humphreys TCG Pokémon Club was created to build a community for new military families who are on assignment to Korea. It was something I started with my homeschooling children to practice probability and mathematics and develop introductory understanding of rational decision-making. The club focuses on teaching kids and parents to play the Pokémon card game and build stronger relationships within their family.
SIWA’s Global Philanthropic Initiative: “Coming Together”
On June 6th, the Seoul International Women’s Association (SIWA) launched “Coming Together,” a global philanthropic initiative to foster positive change among youth, uniting communities through volunteering and community-building.
Importance of Community in a Foreign Country
Moving to a foreign country can be both exciting and challenging. It is during times like these that the significance of a supportive community plays an intricate part of one’s overall perspective. The Humphreys United Club (HUC) is dedicated to creating an environment where individuals from all walks of life can come together, forge friendships and establish a sense of belonging in our community.
Introducing Youth Exchanging Culture Communicators’ Organization
YECCO stands for Youth Exchanging Culture Communicators’ Organization. YECCO is a non-profit organization founded in 2018 by passionate college students who love Korean culture and history.
Celebrating a Leader of the Pyeongtaek International Exchange Foundation
In line with USFK’s move to Pyeongtaek and the increasing numbers of multicultural families and international students in Pyeongtaek, the Pyeongtaek International Exchange Foundation (PIEF) was established in 2014, to manage Pyeongtaek City’s international exchange relations and play a leading role in Pyeongtaek’s globalization.
Benefits of Volunteering Your Time
Welcome to Korea! Whether you are new to the Peninsula or you have been here for a while, here’s some advice that may help you adjust to your new home and get connected—volunteer!
First Joint Korean-American Special Olympics Event at Humphreys
More than 50 students from U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys and two Pyeongtaek schools came to Humphreys, May 3, to participate in the first joint Special Olympics event. The event came a year after the last Special Olympics where a memorandum of understanding was signed, paving the way for future joint events between the Korean and Humphreys communities.
From an Average Spouse to Spouse Club President
Leaders come in all shapes and sizes. Some have big personalities, others are quieter, either way their presence is tangible. They always appear like they have the answers, or that they have everything together.
Introducing Military Spouse Advocacy Network’s Leadership Development Program
If the Military Spouse Advocacy Network (MSAN) is new to you, let us introduce ourselves. MSAN’s primary mission is to create stronger military families through education, empowerment, and support, with a heavy focus on building community ties through mentorship.
Camp Humphreys Girl Scouts – Celebrating Earth Day
Camp Humphreys Girl Scouts is celebrating Earth Day 2023 by hosting a USAG Humphreys post-wide clean up on April 22, 2023. This is an open invitation for everyone that is connected to Camp Humphreys whether you are a Korean National, USFK soldier, US Soldier, Dependent family member or civilian and representative of another organization.
Parcel Beside U
Parcel Beside U is a business created by former KATUSA Joonhong Park whose main goal is to help the members of the military community with ordering products from Korean businesses. Whether you are having trouble because you don’t have a Korean bank account, don’t have a Korean mailing address, or you are having trouble navigating shopping online, Parcel Beside U is here for you.
Bloom: A Network of Military Brats
“You are mosaics of the people you meet” is a phrase I hear quite often as a military child. When I think about it, it relates to my life and everyone around me. Before moving to Korea, I would have never known to add a pouch of coffee and flavored milk together into a container of ice at a convenience store.
The LGBTQ+ Support Group at USAG Humphreys & Acceptance in Korea
“Change really starts with individuals being willing to step forward and create something that’s not there” said Zach. “You make the change that you want to see. We created SAGE because there was no real representation of the LGBTQ community on base.