Inside the world's largest overseas US military base

What happened: Nikkei reports on Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, described as the world's largest overseas US military base, built on acres of former rice paddies. Why it matters: The report says the base is the "center of gravity" for the South Korea-US defense alliance, and that the question of handing combined troop command to the ally hangs heavy there. Key numbers: Base located in Pyeongtaek, South Korea; photo dated Oct. 28.

Nikkei reports on Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, described as the world's largest overseas US military base, built on acres of former rice paddies.

The report says the base is the "center of gravity" for the South Korea-US defense alliance, and that the question of handing combined troop command to the ally hangs heavy there. Key numbers: Base located in Pyeongtaek, South Korea; photo dated Oct. 28.