Why Korea is an Assignment of Choice

This initiative invites current and former Service Members, civilians, diplomats, and families to share their stories and reflections on why serving in Korea — whether with United States Forces Korea (USFK) or at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul — was one of the most meaningful and rewarding chapters of their lives.

Whether your experience involved joint operations, discovering the beauty of Korean culture, forging lifelong friendships, or contributing to one of the world’s strongest alliances, we want to hear from you!

Share Your Story by Telling Us:

• What was your initial reaction upon learning that you were going to Korea?
• Why did you have that reaction?
• What did you know about Korea?
• Was there an “aha!” moment that made you think that being in Korea was good?
• How did serving and living in Korea shape your career, life, or worldview?  And your family’s?
• What experiences left a lasting impression, good or bad?

Submissions can be written, video-recorded, or even a simple quote with a photo. Selected stories will be featured on all KDVA social media platforms, our website, and Journals.

How to Submit:

Email your story to KDVAKoreaChoice@gmail.com and tag us on social media using #KDVAKoreaAssignmentOfChoice.

There is no deadline.  We will keep this going because we will not run out of stories from the millions of people who have served in Korea over the past 75 years!

Help us show the world why Korea isn’t just an assignment — it can be life changing!