Jo Hyun-Jae will be promoted to "Sangbyeong" (U.S. army rank equivalent -- Corporal) on August 1, 2009, almost a year after his enlistment.
JHJ entered the South Korean army on August 5, 2008 as Private Second Class (after completing basic military training) and was promoted to Private First Class on February 1, 2009.
The Republic of Korean Army -- the sixth largest in the world -- is the largest of the military branches, with 655,000 in the active force and 3,040,000 regular reserve in 2008. South Korea has mandatory military service of 24 -27 months. The duration of service varies from branch to branch of the military. In general, with few exceptions, most of South Korean males serve in the military between the ages of 20 - 30.
JHJ still has almost another year of military service. He is scheduled to be discharged on June 19, 2010.
(Information on ROKA from Wikipedia)
JHJ entered the South Korean army on August 5, 2008 as Private Second Class (after completing basic military training) and was promoted to Private First Class on February 1, 2009.
The Republic of Korean Army -- the sixth largest in the world -- is the largest of the military branches, with 655,000 in the active force and 3,040,000 regular reserve in 2008. South Korea has mandatory military service of 24 -27 months. The duration of service varies from branch to branch of the military. In general, with few exceptions, most of South Korean males serve in the military between the ages of 20 - 30.
JHJ still has almost another year of military service. He is scheduled to be discharged on June 19, 2010.
(Information on ROKA from Wikipedia)
Congratulations Hyunjae on your promotion. You made your fans very proud of your accomplishments. Stay healthy and keep up the good work.
ReplyDeletecongratulations, JHJ!!!
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