after the cessation of hostilities "burns" remained in the far east on occupation duty until december 1945. during this period she operated in the yellow sea supporting the occupation of korea and china. she departed the western pacific 29 december 1945 and arrived at san francisco 8 january 1946. she then reported to the 19th fleet for inactivation and was placed out of commission in reserve 25 june 1946 at san diego.