[Yang Nak-gyu's Defense photo] 'Lebanon Dispatch' Dongmyeong Unit Conducted 100,000 Operations Over 14 Years

[Asia Economy Reporter Yang Nak-gyu] The Dongmyeong Unit, the longest-deployed unit of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces in Lebanon, has achieved 100,000 operational activities.

Deployed to Lebanon on July 19, 2007, the Dongmyeong Unit has been active for 14 years, carrying out missions such as surveillance and reconnaissance, civil-military operations, and cooperation and support with the Lebanese Armed Forces. The unit's name, Dongmyeong, means "bright light from the east of Lebanon." When converted to distance, the 100,000 peacekeeping operational activities (including outpost operations and reconnaissance activities) amount to approximately 1,059,000 kilometers. This distance is equivalent to more than 1,980 round trips across Lebanon or over 26 trips around the Earth's circumference.

On the 7th of this month, the Dongmyeong Unit also achieved 150,000 medical support activities. Dozens of patients visit the Dongmyeong Unit medical staff daily for medical support. Currently, the Dongmyeong Unit is deployed as the 23rd rotation with about 280 personnel.