TREATIES AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ACTS SERIES 13032 

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DEFENSE 

 Memorandum of Agreement 

 Between the 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

and the REPUBLIC OF KOREA 

Signed at Seoul April 21, 1999 

 
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 REPUBLIC OF KOREA 

 Defense 

Memorandum of agreement signed at Seoul April 21, 1999; 

Entered into force April 21, 1999. 
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THE UNITED STATES FORCES, KOREA (USFK)

AND

THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA, MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE (ROK MND)

CONCERNING

CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF

A MUNITIONS DEMILITARIZATION FACILITY (DEFAC)

IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
PREAMBLE:

Whereas, in 1974 when the Single Ammunition Logistics System - Korea

(SALS-K) was established, demilitarization of ammunition was commonly

accomplished through open burning and open detonation; and

Whereas, at that time the amount of munitions which would require

demilitarization was envisioned to be small enough that such methods could easily

meet the need; and

Whereas, due to current national and international environmental restrictions

and safety concerns, open burning and open detonation methods of munitions

disposal are no longer acceptable means of large-scale demilitarization, particularly

within the Republic of Korea; and

Whereas, even when and where such methods of demilitarization can be used,

the current demilitarization capacity of the Republic of Korea military is insufficient to

meet current demilitarization requirements; and

Whereas, both the agreement establishing SALS-K and the Protocol thereto

authorize specific and detailed procedures to be developed to implement the

agreement and accomplish the functions under the Protocol;

Now, therefore, United States Forces Korea (USFK) and the Republic of Korea

(ROK) Ministry of National Defense (MND) have agreed that it is to the mutual benefit

of both parties to establish a munitions Demilitarization Facility (DEFAC) in the ROK

which can utilize modern Ammunition Peculiar Equipment (APE) to dispose of

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unneeded munitions in a manner other than open burning and open detonation.
ARTICLE I. AUTHORITY

This memorandum of agreement (MOA) is based on the Mutual Defense Treaty

between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of

Republic of Korea, signed on 1 October 1953, and the Memorandum of Agreement

between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the

Republic of Korea Concerning Conventional Ammunition Logistics in the Republic of

Korea and the Protocol thereto (SALS-K MOA), signed on 25 November 1974.

ARTICLE II. PURPOSE

The purpose of this MOA is to define the responsibilities of USFK and ROK MND for

the construction, operation, and maintenance of a US and ROK munitions

Demilitarization Facility (DEFAC). This agreement applies to all US and ROK entities

responsible for the construction, maintenance, and operations of the DEFAC using

ROK facilities and US-provided APE and associated supporting equipment.

ARTICLE III. CONCEPT

a. USFK will obtain and position APE and supporting equipment, including a

munitions waste water treatment system, in the ROK as US property at US expense,

and provide technical information and expertise as necessary for the construction,

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establishment and operation of the DEFAC. The US will retain ownership of and

provide maintenance above the ROK operator level for the APE and supporting

equipment, to include the munitions waste water treatment system and all associated

technology.

b. ROK MND will provide all utilities, land and facility construction of the

DEFAC to house all equipment where demilitarization operations will be conducted.

This will include connection of all utilities such as electricity, water, heating and fuel to

the facility and the equipment. ROK MND will retain possession and control of the

facility and the land on which the demilitarization facility is situated. Unless otherwise

specified in this agreement, ROK environmental standards will apply. ROK MND will

operate the facility as a government-owned contractor-operated (GOCO) facility, and

retains the right to consider any other organizational structure of operation.

c. An acceptance test will be accomplished by a combined US-ROK team after

completion of APE and waste water disposal system installation, operational testing,

and operator training.

d. Upon approval of the US Industrial Operations Command (IOC)/U.S. Army

Defense Ammunition Center (DAC) and concurrence from the Combined Ammunition

Demilitarization Executive Council (CADEC), other studies may be conducted jointly

by the US and ROK to collect basic information on the effect of the operation of

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DEFAC on the environment. The specific details and methodology of each study will

be set out in a separate document.

e. Munitions not on a previously approved disposal list may be considered for

processing through the DEFAC. Approval for demilitarization of such munitions shall

require prior agreement between the parties.

f. The DEFAC may be used to demilitarize munitions belonging to any US

Department of Defense component (Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps). USFK

will reimburse ROK MND for reasonable expenses incurred in the demilitarization of

US-owned ammunition (both US-intended and War Reserve Stock Allies [WRSA]

stocks) using the DEFAC. All associated demilitarization costs shall be determined

through separate negotiation between USFK and ROK MND. A separate document

will be developed to address specific costs for various demilitarization services and for

different types of munitions to be demilitarized at the DEFAC.

g. The terms and conditions under which ROK ammunition would be

demilitarized in the facility will be agreed between the US and ROK in a separate

agreement. When ROK-owned munitions are demilitarized in the DEFAC, ROK MND

will be responsible for all costs incurred in demilitarizing those munitions.

h. When US-titled munitions in WRSA are to be demilitarized at the DEFAC, or

are to be removed from Korea for demilitarization, a US and ROK joint inspection will

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be performed on the munitions in order to verify the condition of the munitions. Since

these munitions will not have been "removed from ROK storage for the benefit of any

user other than the ROK Government," it is mutually agreed that in accordance with

the provisions of the SALS-K MOA, the US has no obligation to reimburse the ROK for

storage and service costs incurred as to those WRSA munitions prior to their

demilitarization.

ARTICLE IV. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF USFK AND ROK MND

a. USFK:

1). USFK will assume responsibility for APE and associated equipment

provided by IOC and will install said US APE in the ROK for the purpose of

demilitarizing US-titled munitions

2). USFK will provide ROK MND with information necessary to identify

land to construct the facility, to include information concerning equipment installation

and utility connection requirements.

3). USFK will provide ROK MND technical data that ROK MND may

need to construct a facility and to train and support ROK personnel to operate the

APE consistent with US requirements.

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4). USFK is responsible to provide on-site technicians for the installation

of process equipment as supported by ROK MND simple labor. USFK is responsible

for operational testing and maintenance of APE and supporting equipment.

5). USFK will provide initial ROK operator training. USFK will also

provide initial maintenance training on the installed equipment.

6). USFK will provide surveillance and production control support for

demilitarization work for the purpose of accountability of products.

7). USFK will provide equipment replacement and repair parts in

accordance with the APE operations manual. Repair parts for the waste water

treatment system will be identified, and a spare parts list generated, by IOC/DAC, the

technology provider. USFK will also provide technical assistance and equipment

maintenance as needed.

8). If damage to equipment is due to negligence the CADEC will

determine responsibility and liability. .

9). US-provided equipment and spare parts will remain the property of

the US Army.

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10). USFK will provide demilitarization equipment which complies with

US environmental standards. USFK will also provide the standards for operation of

the equipment. Further, USFK will provide current available state of the art

processing equipment. Demilitarization operations will be accomplished in

accordance with current environmental standards established by the ROK

Government at the time of the commencement of the equipment operation.

Equipment upgrade or modification as required by more stringent environmental

standards established by the ROK Government in the future will be subject to mutual

agreement between USFK and ROK MND.

11). USFK will reimburse ROK MND for reasonable expenses incurred

in the demilitarization of US munitions in the DEFAC as set out in a separate

reimbursement schedule.

12). USFK will be responsible for disposing of the hazardous and

special waste/residue generated from the demilitarization of US-titled munitions.

Explosives recovered will be handled in accordance with Article IV, paragraph b (9).

b. ROK MND:

1). ROK MND will provide land on which to construct the demilitarization

facility, and will construct said facility in accordance with applicable US and ROK

construction standards.

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2). ROK MND will provide utilities for the operation of the DEFAC.

3). ROK MND will provide the simple labor for assisting in the

installation of the process equipment, including the waste water treatment system.

4). ROK MND will provide labor (such as pipe fitters, electricians,

plumbers, etc.) to connect all utilities, and operate the facility in accordance with

applicable US operating procedures.

5). ROK MND will furnish service magazines to accommodate the

storage of ammunition to be demilitarized, and of components and by-products from

the demilitarization process. Facilities and other support to accommodate the

processing of hazardous wastes which must be disposed of by USFK will meet US

standards. The floor space and duration of storage will be determined by the CADEC.

6). ROK MND will operate and maintain the DEFAC, and will also

supervise the DEFAC operations. Environmental standards on items and processes

for which the ROK is responsible will follow ROK law.

7). ROK will not sell, release, transfer, or otherwise disclose to third

parties the US patented Pink Water Treatment technology or technical and intellectual

property, articles and information without the prior written consent of the US Army

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Defense Ammunition Center, the technology provider. This provision will survive

termination of this agreement.

8). It is understood by the parties that technical information exchange

under this MOA may be provided to ROK engineering contractors to facilitate the

construction and performance of work under this MOA. However, prior to releasing

any technical information to such contractors, the releasing party shall secure from its

contractors a legally binding commitment to use such information only in strict

accordance with the terms of this MOA and to protect such technology information

against unauthorized disclosure, and shall zealously enforce such legal commitment.

This provision will survive termination of this agreement.

9). ROK MND will sell metals, explosives and other by-products from the

demilitarization of US munitions. These products will be sold competitively to the

extent practicable, with the value received and the costs of sale being reported to

USFK. The net value, after deducting costs of sale, will be applied against US costs

of operation of the DEFAC. Conditions of sale of explosives recovered during

demilitarization of US munitions shall be mutually approved by the US and ROK.

Material which cannot be sold will be disposed of by the ROK at USFK expense.

10). ROK MND will be responsible to transport, secure, and account for

US titled munitions for the purpose of demilitarization. Related expenses will be

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reimbursed by USFK. The method of transportation will be determined by the CADEC

in accordance with the principle of using the most cost-efficient manner.

11). ROK MND will retain property accountability for the land and facility,

which will not be granted to the US under the US-ROK Status of Forces Agreement

(SOFA).

12). In constructing the DEFAC, ROK MND will accept US design and

safety specifications set out in the technical data package (TDP) provided by the US

Army Corps of Engineers. ROK MND retains the right to propose partial modification

in structure, construction material and construction methods so long as the changes

do not negatively affect safety. ROK MND will provide USFK advance notice of any

proposed deviations from the original design for consultation and concurrence.

ARTICLE V. ADMINISTRATION OF THE AGREEMENT

a. A Combined Ammunition Demilitarization Executive Council (CADEC) is

established, consisting of the Assistant Chief of Staff, J4, USFK, and the Director,

Logistics Procurement Bureau, ROK MND as senior members, with appropriate

assistants as appointed by the respective senior members. A listing of the members

of the CADEC as of the date of entry into force of this Agreement is listed at Annex A

hereto; however, the additional members of the CADEC may be changed by the

respective senior members without requiring a formal amendment to this Agreement.

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b. An Executive Secretariat Group (ESG) is also established. The Chief,

Munitions, ACofS, J4 USFK and the Chief, Ammunitions Division, Logistics Procurement Bureau, ROK MND serve as Chairmen of the ESG. The respective senior

members of the CADEC will designate the remaining ESG members.

c. In the absence of either senior member of the CADEC, the corresponding

Chairman of the ESG or the officer who acts on his behalf with regard to his national

functions shall perform his duties.

d. The CADEC will determine its own procedures and will plan, consult, and

implement all matters involving this MOA.

e. The Chairmen of the ESG shall have authority to sign and issue on behalf of

the CADEC all administrative and operational decisions, plans, procedures, and other

documents required or appropriate to implement and administer this MOA.

ARTICLE VI: DISAGREEMENTS

a. Executive Agents:

1). The executive agent for USFK for all matters affecting the terms and

conditions of this MOA will be HQ, United States Forces Korea (USFK), Assistant

Chief of Staff, J4, ATTN: FKJ4, APO AP 96205-0010.

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2). The executive agent for ROK MND for all matters affecting the terms

and conditions of this MOA will be the Director, Logistics Procurement Bureau,

Ministry of National Defense, #1 Yongsan-dong 3 Ka, Yongsan-Ku, Seoul, Korea.

b. The executive agents will make good faith efforts to resolve any

disagreements between them with respect to the interpretation or application of this

MOA. Disagreements which cannot be resolved by the executive agents will be

referred up the respective chains of command for resolution.

ARTICLE VII. LANGUAGE

This MOA is executed in two originals in the English text and two originals in Korean

language, each text being equally authentic.

ARTICLE VIII. ENTRY INTO FORCE, REVIEW, AMENDMENT, TERMINATION

a. Entry into force: This MOA shall enter into force on the date of the last

signature below.

b. Review: This MOA shall be reviewed annually during the anniversary month

to determine if changes should be made.

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c. Amendment: This MOA may be amended or revised in writing at any time

by mutual consent of both parties. Amendments cannot have retroactive effect.

Requests for amendment will be made in writing by the requesting party at least 30

days in advance of the desired date of the amendment. If such a request is made,

both parties shall promptly enter into negotiations. Amendments will be in writing, and

signed by both parties.

d. Termination:

1). This MOA will remain in force during the life of the SALS-K MOA.

However, this MOA may be earlier terminated by mutual agreement or by either party

giving 120 days advance written notice of termination to other party.

2). In the event of termination, ROK MND Logistics Procurement Bureau

and USFK ACofS J4 will provide each other a detailed bill reflecting costs incurred or

to be incurred as of the date of termination. The parties will reconcile all accounts

within three months after the date of termination. Settlement of these accounts will be

completed not later than six months after the date of termination. In the event of

termination, each party may take possession and control of its property, and dispose

of it. The US may either remove its equipment from the DEFAC, or transfer/sell the

equipment to ROK MND in accordance with mutually agreed terms and conditions.

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3. Certain provisions, as specified in this agreement, survive termination

of the agreement and remain binding on the parties.

FOR UNITED STATES FORCES KOREA	FOR THE ROK MINISTRY OF

NATIONAL DEFENSE

DANIEL J. PETROSKY	MOON, IL-SUB

Lieutenant General, USA.	Deputy Minister for Acquisition

Chief of Staff	 Ministry of National Defense

United States Forces Korea

Date of Signature: 21 April 1999	Date of Signature: 99.4.21

Place of Signature:Seoul, KoreaPlace of Signature: 

Annex A: Membership of the CADEC at the time of entry into force of the agreement

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COMBINED AMMUNITION DEMILITARIZATION EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (CADEC)

ROK MND Members

1. Director General of Logistics

Procurement Bureau, ROK MND

2. Chief, Ammo Division Logistics

Procurement Bureau, ROK MND

3. Chief, Environmental Division, Military

Facilities Bureau, ROK MND

4. Deputy Chief, Arms Verification Agency

ROK MND

5. Chief, Ammunition Division

DCSLOG, HQ ROK Army

6. Chief, Demilitarization Commission

Management Team, ADD

7. Commander, 3rd ROK Army Ammunition

Unit (Hwanggan)

8. DEFAC Contractor Representative

9. Members at Large *

USFK Members 

1. Assistant Chief of Staff, J4,

United States Forces Korea

2. Chief Munitions Div, ACofS J4,

United States Forces Korea

3. Environmental Program Officer,

ACofS Engineer, Eighth US Army

4. Chief, Munitions Division, ACofS G4,

Eighth US Army

5. Chief Maint/Demilitarization Branch

DCSLOG, USARPAC

6. Program Manager, Korea/Japan

Organic Demil, USA IOC

7. Chief, Missile/Munitions Division

6th Support Center (MM)

8. Commander, 6th Ordnance Battalion

9. Members at Large *

* Chief, Ammunition Branch, 19th TAACOM

* Scientific Advisor, US Army Defense Ammunition Center

* Chief, Ammunition Division, DCSLOG, HQ ROK Air Force

* Chief, Ammunition Division, DCSLOG, HQ ROK Navy

* Director, Ammunition Inventory Management, ROKA ASC

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