US Military Creates New Space Force Unit in South Korea Amid North’s Threat

Members of the newly activated U.S. Space Forces Korea (USSFK) stand in formation during the unit’s activation ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, on Dec. 14, 2022. Courtesy of Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs via U.S. Space Forces Korea

The U.S. Space Forces Korea (USSFK) has formed a unit in South Korea as the two allied nations seek to further synchronize space operations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command region, the agency has announced.

In a Dec. 14 statement, the USSFK said Lt. Col. Joshua McCullion will lead the new program, which is a subordinate unit to the U.S. Space Forces (USSF) Indo-Pacific. The team will be tasked with monitoring, detecting, and tracking incoming missiles, as well as bolstering the military’s overall space capability.