Commander Naval Forces Korea

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Commander Naval Forces Korea is a major shore command of the United States Navy that serves as the shore support agency for all U.S. naval activity in South Korea. Known by the initials "CNFK", Commander Naval Forces Korea is headquartered in Seoul and operates port bases in Chinhae and Pusan.

CNFK is jointly under the command of the U.S. 7th Fleet and the United Nations Command. CNFK is headed by a Rear Admiral (lower half) who serves as the Navy Liaison to the Commander of the U.S. Eighth Army. In times of war, CNFK augments to become a ground based task force of the Pacific Fleet.