Far East District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Welcome!

Welcome to the Far East Engineer District, the engineering and construction agency of choice in Korea! FED has a long history of overseeing the design and construction of outstanding quality of life and operational facilities for the Department of Defense community in Korea.

To find out more about FED, its people and the work we do to support the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and their families living and working in Korea, please browse our web site. Keep abreast of events and happenings in the FED by liking our social media sites on Facebook and LinkedIn. Thanks for visiting and we hope your stay with us will be interesting and informative! One Team – Building Strong® – In Korea

Col. Jeremiah J. Willis
Commander

Staff Sgt. Kyler Hughes, Construction Control Representative, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, guides students in creating "Ocean in a Bottle" during a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) event hosted by USACE at West Elementary School on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, on May 22, 2025. Highlighting the vital role of STEAM in our everyday lives, Hughes sparks excitement for science and engineering in young minds. (U.S. Army photo by Yohan An)

USACE Far East District inspires future innovators at STEAM events in South Korea

Students gather for a group photo during a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) event hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District at Central Elementary School on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, on May 15, 2025. In the district’s 13th consecutive year of outreach, the program fosters curiosity and innovation, inspiring students to explore the exciting possibilities of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. (U.S. Army photo by Yohan An)

USACE Far East District bids farewell to a legend: Choe Kwang-kyu retires after 48 years of service

After an extraordinary 48-year career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (FED), Choe Kwang-kyu bids farewell to federal service at a retirement ceremony held on May 21, 2025, at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea. David Chai, FED Deputy District Engineer, presented Choe with the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal at the event. He has also been approved to receive the Silver Order of the de Fleury Medal. Presented by the U.S. Army Engineer Association, the de Fleury Medal is named in honor of François-Louis Teissèdre de Fleury, a French engineer who served with distinction in the Continental Army. (US Army photo by Kim Chong-yun)

Rachel Napolitan's official staff photo.

Rachel Napolitan Named USACE Public Affairs Officer of the Year

Rachel Napolitan, Chief of Public Affairs, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Far East District, was named the 2024 USACE Public Affairs Officer of the Year, April 25, 2025. Napolitan's efforts have gained national and international attention. Her writing and multimedia work have appeared in Stars and Stripes, CNN, and have been highlighted by high level cabinet officials within the beltway. Her command of communication has made her a trusted partner across U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) and the broader U.S. Indo-Pacific Command footprint. (U.S. Army photo by Kyongil Yo)

Brig. Gen. Joseph “Clete” Goetz II, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Pacific Ocean Division, and Ms. Gu, Ja Young, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategic Planning Officer, K-water, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two agencies in Daejeon, South Korea, on April 16, 2025.

USACE, K-water renew Memorandum of Understanding to continue exchanges between the two agencies

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and K-water signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in an event at K-water’s Research Institute in Daejeon, South Korea, on April 16, 2025. The new agreement, signed almost ten years to the day from its predecessor, will allow for collaborative activities in the area of water resource management.

The Han Legacy: A World Traveler, The Wave Chaser and The Book Lover

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District prides itself on building strong foundations and quality structures because the buildings are what remain of an everlasting legacy. Like USACE, the Han family—Sam (69), father of Cedric (43) and Nathan (41)—has built a legacy spanning over four decades at FED.

Over 200 Korean businesses attend Joint Industry Day, April 9, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea. Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED), Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Contracting – Korea, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Indo-Pacific and 411th Contracting Support Brigade (CSB) conducts presentations on the capabilities of each agency and provide tips to be a successful contractor with the U.S. government. (U.S. Army photo by Kyongil Yo)

PPS and USFK Acquisition Partners host Joint Industry Day in South Korea

In partnership with Public Procurement Service (PPS), United States Forces Korea (USFK) Acquisition Partners including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Contracting – Korea, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Indo-Pacific and 411th Contracting Support Brigade (CSB) hosted Joint Industry Day April 9, 2025, at the Seoul Regional Public Procurement Service building in Seoul, South Korea. Over 200 potential contractors attended the event. (U.S. Army photo by Kyongil Yo)