Field offices (FOs) are responsible for processing an initial insured status denial
(see GN 01702.300) when the worker has at least 6 QCs but is not insured based on U.S. coverage alone.
This denial will produce a notice advising the applicant that insured status is not
met based on U.S. coverage alone and that the foreign coverage record is being requested.
The Office of International Operations (OIO) will request the Korean coverage record.
When the record is received, OIO will convert the Korean coverage to QCs and finally
adjudicate the claim.