When I first read the report in the New York Times about USFK letting servicemembers bring their families to Korea I commented over at the Marmot’s Hole that the reporter needs to do some basic research because the report is filled with errors and sure enough the claim of families being allowed to come to Korea was erroneous:

Three-year accompanied tours for troops in South Korea won’t be a reality for at least a decade, the commander of U.S. Forces Korea told a Senate panel Tuesday.

But Gen. B.B. Bell said he is still committed to the idea, calling it an important step in defining the United States’ enduring role in the country and in easing the strain that unaccompanied deployments can cause troops.

“I’m convinced the one-year tours send a message of temporary commitment,” he said. “I think three years is better for families … and would send a message that South Korea is important to our long-term plans.”

The move also would dump all assignment incentive pay for troops in South Korea, and require millions in new construction funds.

Any such change in tour lengths would have to be approved by both U.S. and Korean lawmakers. Even after that, Bell said, building housing and support services for a large influx of U.S. military families in South Korea could take 10 to 15 years.

“You can’t just bring 15,000 families over here tomorrow,” he said.  [Stars & Stripes]

 Also keep in mind it will take 10-15 years if the Korean government allows the relocation of the 2nd Infantry Division, takes over war time operational control, and begins to pay more to fund USFK.  In other words, it is never going to happen.