2024 in Photos: People
The Defense Daily (Republic of Korea) remembers the faces of South Korean servicemembers.
Their determination and sincerity shine through even when hidden behind camouflage or beneath large helmets.
We witness the resolute expression of artillery troops tightening their chinstraps to respond to enemy provocations.
We see the piercing gaze of a Marine Corps soldier standing out against the white snowfields.
There’s the joyous smile of a Hanbit Unit peacekeeper returning from a UN mission as they greet a child.
We notice the sweat on the face of a mechanic ensuring the safety of a fighter jet before a long-distance flight for multinational joint air exercises.
We recognize the earnest expression of a military doctor caring for a civilian patient in an emergency medical system.
As 2024 comes to a close and 2025 dawns, photojournalists at Korea Defense Daily will continue to document the proud faces of the South Korean military.
“The mission of the armed forces is to preserve the freedom and independence of the Republic of Korea, defend the nation’s territory, protect the lives and property of its people, and contribute to international peace.” – Article 5, Paragraph 2 of the Military Personnel Status and Service Act.
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