KATUSA (Korean Augmentation to the United States Army — 카투사)
Korean soldiers assigned to serve alongside US Army units in Korea. Considered the most desirable posting for conscripts — better facilities, English immersion, lower-intensity workload compared to ROK-only units. Selected by lottery from applicants who pass an English proficiency test. Search volume for "KATUSA 지원" is enormous, which tells you everything about how the conscript population perceives relative conditions.
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KATUSA (Korean Augmentation to the United States Army — 카투사) (Yuk-gun — Republic of Korea Army) — Frequently Asked Questions
Q01Is KATUSA (Korean Augmentation to the United States Army — 카투사) in the Yuk-gun — Republic of Korea Army (South Korea) worth it?
Q02What does the Yuk-gun — Republic of Korea Army tell recruits about KATUSA (Korean Augmentation to the United States Army — 카투사)?
Q03What is KATUSA (Korean Augmentation to the United States Army — 카투사) in South Korea actually like according to veterans?
Q04What does a KATUSA (Korean Augmentation to the United States Army — 카투사) do in the Yuk-gun — Republic of Korea Army?
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