Founded in 2021, Retiree Support Overseas Korea (RSO Korea) is an independent, non-profit Information Resource Portal created to support U.S. military retirees, veterans, surviving spouses, and their families living in Korea.
What began as an effort to collect frequently requested retiree information has evolved into a centralized knowledge base designed to help the retiree community navigate life in Korea. Our goal is simple: provide reliable, easy-to-find information from a wide variety of sources in one convenient location.
RSO Korea is not affiliated with the Department of Defense, U.S. Forces Korea, or any government agency. The site is built and maintained by retirees and veterans living in Korea, drawing upon decades of personal experience, community involvement, and cooperation with numerous organizations that support the retiree community.
Information is gathered from retiree council meetings, military and government agencies, community organizations, official publications, and the firsthand experiences of retirees and veterans throughout Korea.
As laws, regulations, benefits, and local procedures change, RSO Korea continues to evolve. The site is regularly updated to help ensure information remains accurate, relevant, and useful. Community feedback plays an important role in that effort, and suggestions for corrections, updates, or new content are always welcome. Please contact us if you have information that may help improve this resource.
To provide information, guidance, and assistance to U.S. military retirees, veterans, surviving spouses, beneficiaries, and family members living in Korea or planning to relocate to Korea.
RSO Korea also supports the efforts of Retirement Services Offices, Retiree Councils, and community organizations by helping distribute accurate and timely information to the retiree community.
RSO Korea serves as a centralized Information Resource Portal for the U.S. military retiree and veteran community in Korea.
The site consolidates information on healthcare, TRICARE, VA services, retirement benefits, survivor assistance, immigration and visa issues, identification cards, base access, transportation, legal resources, financial assistance, community services, and many other topics that affect daily life for retirees and veterans living overseas.
While independent and unaffiliated with any government organization, RSO Korea maintains communication with numerous agencies, offices, councils, and volunteer organizations to help ensure information remains current and accurate. Some of the organizations and offices we regularly coordinate with include:
RSO Korea is an independent information resource and community support website. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Department of Defense, U.S. Forces Korea, Military Health System, Veterans Administration, or any Retirement Services Office.
Information provided on this site is intended for informational purposes only. Users should verify official policies, regulations, and benefit information with the appropriate government agency or organization.
Questions, corrections, suggestions, and recommendations for new content are always welcome.
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