Pyeongtaek Mayor Jung Jang-seon Discusses Cooperation Plans with New Commander of U.S. Forces Korea

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Pyeongtaek Mayor Jung Jang-seon met with newly appointed Commander Paul J. LaCamera of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea on the 9th at USFK headquarters inside Camp Humphreys to discuss mutual interests and cooperation plans.

Mayor Jung offered congratulations on the commander's inauguration and stated, "At a time when the situation is severe due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the role and mission performance of the U.S. Forces Korea are more important than ever in safeguarding peace on the Korean Peninsula and amid rapidly changing security circumstances. Pyeongtaek City will actively cooperate in all sectors for mutual development between the ROK-U.S. alliance and our local community."

He added, "I express gratitude for the cooperation demonstrated by the U.S. Forces Korea in COVID-19 quarantine efforts thus far. Let us continue to work together to accelerate the return to normal life from the current COVID-19 situation."

In response, Commander LaCamera stated, "Officials from United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea are dedicated to becoming valued members and good neighbors of the Republic of Korea and Pyeongtaek City. I look forward to maintaining close relations with Pyeongtaek City going forward."

He further announced, "We will make USFK headquarters a preferred duty station for U.S. military personnel, civilian employees, and their families."