FILE PHOTO: South Korean soldiers take part in an anti-terror drill, as part of the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise between the US and South Korea, in Seoul on August 20, 2024. - AFP
SEOUL: The South Korean military plans to introduce an adjustment programme in 2026 for multicultural service members who face difficulties communicating in Korean, the Defence Ministry said on Nov 18, as concerns mount over linguistic barriers and uneven support across units.
Under the new plan, recruits may voluntarily indicate their Korean-language communication ability when completing personal information forms for their physical examination.
