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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

Army engineer reenlists with his daughter at his side in South Korea
Staff Sgt. Cullen Ellis, quality assurance representative, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, reaffirmed his commitment to service by signing an indefinite reenlistment contract on July 9, 2025, at Camp Henry, South Korea. Col. Jeremiah Willis, commander, USACE FED, administered the Oath of Enlistment at the ceremony. Ellis’ daughter, Marie, almost 3, joined him for the occasion. (U.S. Army photo by Rachel Napolitan)
Donghyuk Chai: USACE Structural Engineer of the Year
Donghyuk Chai, Supervisory Civil (Structural) Engineer at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, was announced as the recipient of the 2024 USACE Structural Engineer of the Year Award, May 29, 2025. Chai is recognized for his outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication to ensuring the safety and resilience of military facilities across Korea. (U.S. Army photo by Far East District)
$1.6 million renovations underway for USAG Humphreys Command Group
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED) is currently executing project 520595, which is a $1.6 million renovations of the first and third floors to accommodate the USAG Humphreys Command Group; the Plans, Analysis and Integration Office (PAIO) and the Internal Review and Audit Compliance Officer (IRACO) as part of the Job Order Contract program on Camp Humphreys, South Korea. This program is an expedited procurement process specifically for projects that do not need formal construction designs. A prominent update will be a ramp and new drop-off lane for easier access to the entrance. (U.S. Army photo by Monique Freemon)
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)

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Army engineer reenlists with his daughter at his side in South Korea
USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea – With his almost three-year-old daughter at his side, Staff Sgt. Cullen Ellis, quality assurance representative, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District,...
Donghyuk Chai: USACE Structural Engineer of the Year
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,...
$1.6 million renovations underway for USAG Humphreys Command Group
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District’s (USACE FED) Project 520595, which is the renovations of the first and third floor to accommodate the USAG Humphreys Command Group, the Plans,...
USACE Far East District inspires future innovators at STEAM events in South Korea
USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (FED) successfully hosted its 13th consecutive year of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM)...
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, Special Advisor to the Engineering Division Chief, is bidding farewell to federal...
Rachel Napolitan Named USACE Public Affairs Officer of the Year
Rachel Napolitan, Chief of Public Affairs for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Far East District (USACE FED), was named the 2024 USACE Public Affairs Officer of the Year April 25, 2025. The award is...
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