All the soldiers wake up at 6:30 am before they attend a roll call and eat breakfast. Next, they will do the morning and afternoon tasks with a short lunch break.
The activities are not the same every day. The soldiers have to undergo a common task training session and work on maintenance of the unit.
The next task is physical training. The soldiers will go through a session of physical training every day. This is to maintain good health.
The physical training has a lot of running. They run on the street, run with gear, run in the mountains, etc. Even if the soldier does not want to get fit and healthy, this consistent exercise will give them no other option.
After all the work and tiring training, soldiers will eat a delicious dinner. The army always serves a balanced Korean-style meal, except for hamburgers or other Western-style food. You must not have any leftovers in your plate because eating is also a form of "training" in the army.
After dinner, the soldiers will enjoy their free time. They can spend this free time by calling their loved ones, doing laundry, washing combat shoes or cutting hair. They do things they want inside the recreation center.
The military day ends with a cleaning session and a final roll call. The Korean army trains its soldiers to be very clean, neat and organized. The soldiers might become experts at home- making and cleaning the house after they join the military service. The schedule is very busy and exhausting but the military routine is indeed very healthy. You can also learn to improve your social skills and strength when you serve in the army.
It is never easy to serve in the military. A man will need to leave his family and friends for a very long time. It can also be hard to leave your girlfriend for a long period of time but true love can wait. And if she really loves you, she will understand your duty for the country. The military will help you lose some weight too because of the rigorous training. Celebrities also need time off from the media and focus on their goals in life. Sometimes, joining the army can be a way of vacation from the things that are taking over your life.
