Korean-Speaking Realtor at Fort Cavazos/Hood: For KATUSA Soldiers and International Military Families
I grew up between countries. I was born in South Korea, and by my mid-twenties I’d lived in Japan, Germany, and Australia before settling in Texas. My husband served in the US Army. Between my own experience moving across countries and the work I’ve done with families navigating the Killeen real estate market, I’ve probably helped more people through international PCS transitions than most agents in Central Texas.
There’s a specific community at Fort Cavazos I want to address directly: KATUSA soldiers rotating through training with III Armored Corps, Korean-American military families PCSing here, and Korean nationals married to US service members. If you or someone in your family is more comfortable speaking Korean, or if you’re dealing with paperwork, lender documents, or neighborhood research and want to work through it in Korean — I can do that. No translator needed, no waiting for someone to relay information.
Who this page is for
KATUSA soldiers: The Korean Augmentation to the United States Army program has sent Korean ROK Army soldiers to serve alongside US forces since 1950. If you’re a KATUSA or former KATUSA coming to Fort Cavazos for exercises or training rotations, or if you have family members considering a move to the Killeen area, I can help you understand the market and find housing that works for your timeline.
Korean-American military families: If you’re a Korean-American service member or veteran, or you’re the spouse of one, and you want to work with an agent who understands both the cultural context and the military process — you’ve found her.
International military families: Fort Cavazos hosts international military students and exchange officers from multiple countries as part of various alliance programs. If you’re arriving from outside the US and trying to understand how American real estate works, I can walk you through it without assuming prior knowledge.
Korean nationals married to US service members: The PCS process is already complicated. Doing it in a second language makes it genuinely harder. If you’d rather have conversations about mortgage documents, neighborhood comparisons, or school districts in Korean, I’m here.
My background
I have a Marketing degree with a focus on Consumer Behavior, and before real estate I worked in international marketing contexts that required reading what people actually need versus what they say they need. That background matters more than it sounds in this work.
More specifically: I’ve lived as a foreigner in multiple countries, and I know what it’s like to handle major financial decisions — lease agreements, property paperwork, bank accounts — in a language that isn’t your first one. Even when you’re fluent, there’s a specific exhaustion that comes from doing everything in translation. The Killeen market doesn’t have to feel that way.
How the Fort Cavazos area works for international families
The Killeen metro has hosted military families from dozens of countries over the decades, and the practical infrastructure reflects that. You’ll find Korean restaurants, Korean grocery options, and Korean-run small businesses in Killeen. The area is considerably more diverse and culturally familiar than people sometimes expect when they’re assigned here.
Schools in Killeen ISD and Harker Heights have experience with students who are simultaneously adjusting to new schools and new countries. The on-base resources — Army Community Service, the Family Readiness Support system — include staff who specialize in international family transitions.
For Korean families specifically, the closest large Korean community is in Austin (about an hour south), with multiple Korean grocery stores, community organizations, and Korean-speaking medical providers. That’s within range for weekend errands or appointments.
Common questions from Korean-speaking clients
Can I buy a home here if I’m not a US citizen? Yes, in most cases. Non-citizen permanent residents (green card holders) are eligible for VA loans if they meet the service requirements. Non-citizen active-duty service members can also often qualify. It depends on your specific immigration status and service history, and it’s worth having a direct conversation with a VA-approved lender about your situation before assuming you’re not eligible.
Can I use a VA loan if I’m a Korean-American veteran? If you served in the US military and meet the service requirements, yes. Your citizenship status doesn’t affect VA loan eligibility as long as you meet the service criteria.
How does the home-buying process work if I need to close before I arrive? Remote closings are common in the Fort Cavazos market because PCS timelines don’t always allow for in-person visits. I can walk you through a video tour, handle inspections on your behalf, and work with lenders and title companies that are comfortable with remote closing processes. Many Fort Cavazos buyers have signed closing documents via overnight courier or remote online notarization.
What documents will I need? The same documents any buyer needs: proof of income (LES or pay stubs), identification, bank statements, and your VA Certificate of Eligibility if you’re using a VA loan. If some of your documents are in Korean, we can work through what needs to be translated and what doesn’t.
Getting in touch
If you want to talk in Korean, that’s fine. If you prefer English, that’s also fine. What I care about is that you have all the information you need to make a good decision, in whatever language makes that easiest.
My number is (737) 203-0360. You can also reach me through the contact form on this site, or find me on Instagram and TikTok at @sujinparkrealtor.
I’m based in Killeen and work across the full Fort Cavazos metro — Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Nolanville, Belton, Temple, and up into the Georgetown and Round Rock area for families who are eyeing the North Austin corridor.
Sujin Park Henson is a REALTOR at StarPointe Realty in Killeen, TX. She speaks Korean and English and specializes in military relocation, VA loans, and PCS moves to Fort Cavazos. Her background includes living and working in South Korea, Japan, Germany, and Australia.
