Editorial photo #6195922 Social Issue

U.S. Military New Base Construction Objection Rally

People participants marching rally against the new U.S. Military base construction objection at rail station square in Pyeongtaek, South Korea on Dec 11, 2005. Camp Humphreys is a United States Army garrison located near Anjeong-ri and Pyeongtaek metropolitan areas in South Korea. Camp Humphreys is home to Desiderio Army Airfield, the busiest U.S. Army airfield in Asia, with an 8,124 feet runway. In addition to the airfield, there are several U.S. Army direct support, transportation, and tactical units located there, including the Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. The garrison has an area of 3,454 acres and cost US$11 billion. Camp Humphreys is the largest U.S. overseas military base, housing some 500 buildings and amenities. (Photo by Seung-il Ryu/NurPhoto)