All SOFA sponsored personnel and eligible Family Members can obtain a civilian driver license. Only personnel with a reservation will be allowed to take a test; reservation should be made at least 2 working days prior to the testing day in person, phone, or e-mail.
Email: kwang.s.chang@us.army.mil
Telephone: 053-470-7455/DSN:768-7455
Building 1208, second floor (Camp Henry)
For the examination, individuals will need to study the "Guide To Safe Driving in Korea" (USFK Pam 385-2) attached below.
To obtain a USFK POV License, please bring the following:
ID card (no retired ID)
Valid U.S. Stateside Driver's License
Letter of employment
Driver Testing Section Hours for Civilians: Monday to Wednesday at 9:30. Arrive for testing by 09:15.
You will be watching two safety videos before taking the written test.
** Note that all sponsors are only allowed one vehicle per family. If you feel that you will need a second vehicle, you will need to get a waiver letter from the base commander.**
Some people ship a car from the US; some buy a car here. Many cars are available on a bulletin board outside the PX on Camp Walker, or you can use a dealer to buy a used car.
Some people had an AAA international drivers license before they left the US and then used that to rent a car for a while. While most teachers do have cars, it IS possible to get around well on bike or by public transportation. Many teachers drive to school every day but there is a group who bike and others who use the subway, monorail, or bus.
You have several options for purchasing a car on post.
Private seller - There are cars listed for sale all around the post -- Commissary, PX, etc. and also on the classified section of "Stars and Strips Korea."
Dealer - There is a new car dealer on base in front of PX.
If you shipped your car to Daegu, you will get a call from the shipping office and will pick it up from Camp Henry. You MUST have the proof of local insurance before picking up your car.
VEHICLE PROCESSING CENTER: 053-470-8381/768-8381(DSN)
SHIPMENTS-INBOUNDS & OUTBOUNDS: 053-473-8112
You must have a car insurance to register your car. There is an insurance representative outside Camp George(AIG: 053-471-7495/5011) before you cross the street to go to Camp Henry that will insure SOFA status drivers.
If you are eligible, the best deal for car insurance is USAA(Phone Number: 02-794-2346 )
The vehicle registration office is in Camp Henry in the same office where you register your CAC card in the DBID system and is open from Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm daily, except for Korean and American holidays. The office is closed between 11:30 am - 1:00pm for lunch.
Phone Number: 053-470-6108/768-6108(DSN)