[5] On 25 June 1950, 10 divisions of the North Korean People's Army attacked the Republic of Korea.

Following the passing of United Nations Security Council Resolution 83 on 27 June 1950, President Truman ordered US forces to defend the Republic of Korea.

Following the success of the Inchon landing Detachment F moved north to Seoul (K-16) Air Base.

On 31 May 1951 a US Navy R5D-3 #56513 hit a mountain at the end of the base killing all 5 passengers and crew.

[10] In November 1951 the 1903rd Aviation Engineer Battalion arrived at K-1 and relieved the First Marine Air Wing of all responsibilities for maintaining the base and runways.