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This translation of Rain’s sit-down interview concerning his application for transfer to the ROK PR division is more detailed, and comes courtesy of huhuhuhu at The Cloud Rain News Board. We sincerely thank her for her hard work.

A must read! Enjoy it. » Our previous interview post is HERE.

[Video Interview] Meet with Rain, who has transferred to the Public Relations Support Team, 3/14/2012

Source: DEMA’s Oullim blogsite @tistory

English translation by: huhuhuhu @rain-cloud.co.kr

Video credit: DEMA / courtesy of ratoka @YT

Greetings from Rain: Loyalty!  This is private first class Jung Jihoon of the Public Relations Support (PRS) team under the  National Defense Service Support.

Q. This is your 5th day at the PRS.  How do you feel?
A.  I served as Assistant Instructor at the No. 5 Division before I was transferred here.  I feel excited at the thought that I am able to give support to soldiers as a member of the PRS.

Q. You had been promoted to private first class while in the army.  We heard that your promotion was quicker than the normal case because you had been chosen as Special Warrior?
A.  It’s a man’s duty to serve the army.  Like others, I adjusted quickly to military life and did my best at all the trainings we received.  The reason to try to become a Special Warrior is none other than that you get extra holidays^^.  It’s not just me, all the soldiers had the same thought.  We gritted our teeth and worked hard.  I was not very good at long distance running, and if I might exaggerate a bit, I really ran to the extent like I put all my organs out.  It was a difficult run, I made it and became Special Warrior.  Luckily I seemed to be quite good at shooting. I got good scores (19 out of 20), so that’s why I was made Special Warrior.

Q. It is said that whoever joined the army, many thoughts came to mind the first night they had to stay up.  What thoughts did you have?
A.  Many thoughts crisscrossed in my mind.  I thought most that I am now serving not as an ordinary person but as a soldier, and I had to be absolutely loyal to our country. And I adjusted quickly without major obstacles.

Q. Was there any most memorable training while you were in the camp?
A.  All trainings were memorable.  However if I had to name a few, I would say the solid affection and friendship between us classmates, and the night march which let us understand comradeship. Our no. 1 and no. 2 teams combined to have a 100km overnight march.  We learned helping each other during difficult times.  This should remain a good memory even when I am discharged.

Q.  You worked as Assistant Instructor at No. 5 Division before your transfer.  How was an assistant instructor chosen?  How did you feel serving as Assistant Instructor?
A.  You could volunteer as an assistant instructor. You attended interviews and capable persons would be selected.  This is the first time I am teaching others as an Assistant Instructor, so I thought a lot on “how to make it easier”.  Other jobs may be difficult as well but there is no doubt that assistant instructor is a difficult job.  In order to teach others, you need to have the knowledge and be familiar with the rules.  So there is a system that we have to attend assistant instructor classes for 2, 3 months. You got your assistant instructor badge only after you passed the classes. You need to continue to study.  Everyday you [went to bed ^@@^] 1 or 2 hours later than the others and you woke up 1 hour earlier than the others, because you had to be their model.  There are many difficult points.

Q.  Any changes on yourself before and after you entered the army?
A.  My patriotism has grown immensely.  Rather than thinking that serving the country is my duty, the love of my country has come out voluntarily. I feel great that I am doing a rewarding job.

Q.  Now that you are with the PRS, any particular broadcast programs that you would like to do?
A.  I worked as an artist before I joined the army and I did a lot of acting and singing.  So it seems a good experience for me to do some radio programs while serving my military duties.  As a member of the PRS, we will have lots to do and will be very busy, but I’d like to try radio broadcast programs.

Q.  We are now at the end of the interview…
A.  I am about to serve many people as a member of the PRS.  How I will do it, how many rewarding things I could do—I want to be the private first class Jung Jihoon who could give all of you support and strength.  Thank you.

~ by Cloud USA on March 16, 2012.

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