Story by Chong Yun Kim | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District | 08.05.2025
So Lee, a project manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED), has been named the 2025 USACE Project Manager of the Year. This honor recognizes not only his professional expertise but also his humble, grounded approach to leadership....
Story by Chong Yun Kim | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District | 07.24.2025
A transformative addition to the U.S. Army’s infrastructure in the Pacific theater is taking shape with the construction of a modern two-story Vehicle Maintenance Facility (VMF) at Camp Carroll. The $44 million project, funded through the Republic of Korea Funded Construction (ROKFC)-in-kind program, is underway and set to significantly enhance the operational readiness of Army Prepositioned......
Story by Chong Yun Kim | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District | 06.11.2025
When it comes to keeping military installations safe and operational, the vital work of structural engineers often goes unnoticed. Yet these professionals form the backbone of every building, bridge, and facility that supports the Department of Defense’s mission. Donghyuk Chai, Supervisory Civil (Structural) Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (FED), is one such......
Story by Chong Yun Kim | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District | 05.21.2025
After an extraordinary 48-year career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (FED), Choe Kwang-kyu, Special Advisor to the Engineering Division Chief, is bidding farewell to federal service. Current and former colleagues celebrated his retirement with him on May 21, 2025, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea. To those who have worked alongside him, Choe is far more than a......
Story by Monique Freemon | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District | 12.15.2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District recognized three employees for completing the USACE Leadership Development Program (ULDP) Level 3 Dec. 5, 2024, in a virtual ceremony. The class included 10 people from across USACE Pacific Ocean Division....
Story by Chong Yun Kim | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District | 11.27.2024
USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea – As we celebrate milestones and look back on decades of dedication, few stories are as inspiring as that of Ms. Song Mi, who has devoted an extraordinary 45 years of service to the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK). From her humble beginnings as a typist in 1979 to becoming an integral part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (FED), Song Mi’s......
Story by Monique Freemon | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District | 11.12.2024
The U.S. Corps of Engineers – Far East District hosted its first ever Engineering Symposium Nov. 13-14 at the Morning Calm Center on Camp Humphreys, South Korea. The event included multiple district leaders presenting ways to enhance quality and effectiveness to FED’s construction projects....
Story by Chong Yun Kim | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District | 09.28.2024
USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea - Jamie Hagio, Construction Division Chief, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, earned the Asian American Executive of the Year Award during the ceremony held in Renton, Washington, Sept. 27-28, 2024....
