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Competition to Join ROK Army as Non-Commissioned Officer Reaches 8.5 to 1

SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) said on August 27 that the first recruitment for long-term Non-Commissioned Officers(NCOs) drew 2,155 applicants for 255 vacancies – each applicant having an average of 8.5 competitors. According to army officials, the longer service period coupled with the worsening job market have boosted [...]

Popularity of Korean Military TV Series Generates Interest in Army Officers

SEOUL, May 27 (Korea Bizwire) – ‘Descendants of the Sun’ is a hit Korean military television series starring Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo. The series, which aired from February 24 to April 22 in Korea, was a huge success with an average audience share of 30.09 percent. The popularity of the series has increased public [...]