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South Korean Army’s 23rd Guards Brigade Conducts Tactical Training in Subzero Temperatures

DONGHAE, Feb. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Amid the ongoing subzero temperatures, the Army’s 23rd Guards Brigade is currently engaged in cold-weather tactical training exercises. The training, which began on January 29 and will continue until February 2, focuses on enhancing mission execution capabilities in winter operational environments, validating operational plans, and honing operational capabilities through field [...]

South Korean Army Base Uses Disposable Lunch Boxes Amid Heat Wave

Gangwon Province, South Korea, Jul. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Amid a sweltering heat wave and the torrential rain of the monsoon season, one South Korean army base is being resourceful in tackling the elements by introducing disposable lunch boxes. The single-use lunchboxes adopted by the 7th Infantry Division, a military formation of the Republic of Korea Army, [...]

S. Korean Military’s New Tactical Vehicles in Field Test

SEOUL, Apr. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Some South Korean military units are operating newly developed small tactical vehicles, modeled after the Humvee, in a field operation test, the nation’s arms procurement agency said Wednesday. Five types of indigenous multipurpose wheeled vehicles have been delivered to such forward-deployed units as the Army’s 12th Division and the [...]

Korean Army Promotes Healthy Drinking Culture

SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – If there’s one thing Koreans are infamous for, it’s a no-holds-barred drinking culture. Bombs (usually soju and beer) after bombs, bar-hopping from one venue to another – drinking is undoubtedly one of the most popular social activities in Korea. With a long-overdue newfound appreciation of alcohol’s apparent downsides, affecting [...]

The Army: The Best Years of Your Youth

I was a college student who wanted to be an architect to create the world a better place to live. Now I am a recon scout with the army. I wanted to impress the world with my Taekwondo skills. I am now a gunner in charge of a K-9 self-propelled howitzer. I used to [...]