FEBRUARY 2020

• Relax at a traditional Korean • How service dogs help veterans cope with PTSD

• Health secrets of • Combat Power Restoration Center up and running!

8-PAGE PULLOUT 2 STRIPES KOREA HealthyKOREA Living Guide FEBRUARY, 2020

Max D. Lederer Jr. Publisher Lt. Col. Richard E. McClintic Commander Joshua M Lashbrook Chief of Staff Chris Verigan Engagement Director Relax at a traditional Korean sauna Marie Woods Publishing and Media Design Director KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION well as try out new experiences. For instance, you can Chris Carlson look like Princess Leia with a rolled towel on your head Publishing and Media Design Manager he best place to spend winter is inside where you or try traditional steamed eggs. Jjimjilbang are also Eric Lee can be warm and toasty! What better place than Advertising and Circulation Manager great for travelers looking for super cheap accommoda- in a jjimjilbang, Korea’s traditional sauna. At a Enrique “Rick” W. Villanueva Jr. T tions, as long as you don’t mind sharing the room with a Korea Area Manager jjimjilbang, you can try sauna rooms in a wide range dozen or more people. For a unique winter experience, Jinsun Song of temperatures from steaming hot to freezing cold, as check out one of the jjimjilbang in this column. Operations Manager Kentaro Shimura Production Manager Rie Miyoshi Engagement Manager Denisse Rauda Publishing and Media Design Editor Publishing and Media Design Writers Traditional Oriental Forest Land ChiHon Kim Shoji Kudaka QADDRESS: 75-7, Bongwonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Takahiro Takiguchi f food is at the top of your list, then Tra- Layout Designers ditional Oriental Forest Land is the place Yukiyo Oda for you! This jjimjilbang features plenty QDIRECTIONS: Take Bus No. 7024 from Yuko Okazaki I Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 3 → Get Kayoko Shimoda of tasty snacks lightly toasted over oak charcoal off at Bongwonsa-gil Bus Stop and walk for Multimedia Consultants to bring out their flavors! The in-sauna snack Max Genao Doug Johnson approx. 5 min Brian Jones Jason Lee bar sells everything you could hope for, from QOPERATING HOURS: Open 24/7 (Day 5 a.m. - 8 Hans Simpson Chae Pang Yi garaetteok (rice cake stick) and (sweet p.m. / Night 8 p.m. - 5 a.m.) Gianni Youn Robert Zuckerman QADMISSION Graphic Designers rice drink) to potatoes, sweet potatoes, eggs, and Kenichi Ogasawara Yosuke Tsuji even tangerines; and of course, it wouldn’t be - Day: Adults 12,000 won / Sales Support Teenagers & Children 6,000 won / Korea without cup ramyeon! Kazumi Hasegawa Hiromi Isa Preschoolers 4,000 won Ichiro Katayanagi Yoko Noro When visiting Traditional Oriental Forest Yusuke Sato Chae Yon Son - Night: Adults 13,000 won / Saori Tamanaha Toshie Yoshimizu Land, keep your eyes open for Nabi, the resident Teenagers & Children 6,000 won / cat! She especially loves the tepid room and can Preschoolers 4,000 won QINQUIRIES: For feedback and inquiries, often be found lounging about here. Another +82-2-365-2700 (Korean only) contact [email protected] QWEBSITE: inforest.koreahb.kr (Korean, English, Traditional Oriental Forest Land unique feature to check out is the therapy room. Japanese) To place an ad, call DSN 755-2255 Photo courtesy of Korea Tourism Organization The hot brazier will warm up even the coldest stripeskorea.com/contact people! FEBRUARY, 2020 HealthKOREAy Living Guide STRIPES KOREA 3

SPASIS

hile the invention of and fried QADDRESS: 263, Gyeongin-ro, Michuhol-gu, chicken may not be attributed to Ko- Incheon QDIRECTIONS: rea, there is no denying Korea’s love Walk for approx. 10 min from W Dohwa Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 2 of them! Spasis in Incheon is the only jjimjilbang QOPERATING HOURS: Day 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. / Night in Korea where you can enjoy these two Korean 8 p.m. - 6 a.m. favorites together! Order the classic fried chick- QADMISSION en or Korean varieties such as hot and spicy or - Day: Adults 10,000 won / Teenagers 9,000 won soy sauce-marinated chicken; boneless chicken / Children 4,000 won - Night: Adults 11,000 won / Teenagers 9,000 won is a popular choice for people who want to eat / Children 4,000 won with less mess. The serving sizes here are large, * Free admission for infants under 24 months so be sure to come with an empty stomach, and QINQUIRIES: +82-32-866-4545 (Korean only) don’t forget to order a beer for the true Korean QWEBSITE: www.spasis.co.kr (Korean only) chimaek (chicken and beer) experience. After Spasis getting your fill, you can relax in the Himala- Photo courtesy of yan salt room, play a round of pool, or watch a Korea Tourism Organization movie!

The Spa in Garden 5

or a spa with a view, head to The Spa in QADDRESS: 10, Chungmin-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul Garden 5, located in the Songpa-gu dis- QDIRECTIONS: Walk for approx. 10 min from trict of Seoul; the bathing area is famous Jangji Station (Seoul Subway Line 8), Exit 1 F QOPERATING HOURS: Day 5 a.m. - 9 p.m. / Night for its view of the sky and Lotte World Tower. 9 p.m. - 5 a.m. / Weekends 5 a.m. Saturday - 5 Enjoy the various pools before heading to the a.m. Monday / Public holidays 5 a.m. - 5 a.m. communal area, with sauna rooms for every (next day) style. After trying out the saunas, enjoy some QADMISSION snacks and light conversation overlooking the - Day: Adults 10,000 won / Children 8,000 won / Preschoolers 6,000 won Heavenly Garden Atrium. Tables and chairs - Night & weekends: Adults 12,000 won / Children are placed around the area for added comfort. 10,000 won / Preschoolers 8,000 won * Children (elementary school students) / Preschoolers (25 months – 6 years) * Free admission for infants 24 months and younger (1,000 won charged separately for clothing) The Spa in Garden 5 QINQUIRIES: +82-2-404-2700 (Korean only) Photo courtesy of Korea Tourism Organization QWEBSITE: www.spagarden5.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Club K Seoul

he lounge of QADDRESS: 524, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Club K Seoul, QDIRECTIONS: Walk for approx. 3 min from Seolleung located near Station (Seoul Subway Line 2, ), Exit 8 T QOPERATING HOURS , - Jjimjilbang: Open 24 hrs combines the relax- - Café: Monday-Saturday 11a.m.-5 p.m. ing atmosphere of a - Lounge (Jazz Bar): Monday-Thursday 6 p.m.-1a.m. / spa with visual and Friday 6 p.m.-2 a.m. / Saturday 5 p.m.-1a.m. literary arts. Visitors * Café & lounge closed Sundays QADMISSION will be pleased with - S-Ticket (5 hr Sauna): General 10,000 won / Preschoolers the book café, life- 5,000 won style shop, therapy - C-Ticket (5 hr Café): General & Preschoolers 5,000 won shop, fitness club, - CS Ticket (12 hr Sauna & jjimjilbang) Weekdays: General 13,000 won / Preschoolers 5,000 won jazz bar and other cultural amenities. One Weekends & public holidays: General 15,000 won / Preschoolers 5,000 won entire wall of the lounge area is covered in - CS All-day Ticket (24 hr Sauna & jjimjilbang): General & Preschoolers 25,000 won bookshelves filled with books. If you can’t find - K-Ticket (12 hr Sauna, jjimjilbang & fitnesscenter): General & Preschoolers 40,000 one to read, you can simply enjoy the cultured won interior, increased by world famous paintings - General (ages 7 & older) / Preschoolers (ages 3-6) - 2,000 won charged for jjimjilbang clothing (included in rate for CS All-day Ticket) that scroll by on the digital frame. The fitness - 2,000 won charged for each hour over ticket time limit club operates on a membership system, but QINQUIRIES: +82-2-563-1145 (Korean, English, Japanese) also offers a free 1-day experience. QWEBSITE: www.clubkseoul.com (Korean only) Club K Seoul lounge Photos courtesy of Korea Tourism Organization Songpa Park Habio Water Kingdom & Jjimjil Spa

ark Habio’s Water Kingdom and Jjimjil Spa is the largest wa- QADDRESS: Park Habio Bldg. 202, 111, Songpa-daero, - Adults (ages 13 & older) / Children (ages 3-12) / Infants (ages 2 & ter play and spa facility in Seoul. The young at heart will love Songpa-gu, Seoul younger) QDIRECTIONS: the fun water slides and pools in Water Kingdom, while those Walk for approx. 3 min from Jangji Station (Seoul - Water Kingdom: Weekdays 55,000 won (Afternoon 35,000 won) / P Subway Line 8), Exit 4 Weekends & public holidays 58,000 won looking for more rest than excitement can relax to their heart’s con- QOPERATING HOURS (Afternoon 35,000 won) tent in the many sauna rooms. - Jjimjil Spa: Open 24 hrs (Day 6 a.m.-9 p.m. / Night 9 p.m.-6 a.m.) - Additional 5,000 won charge per person for use of Jjimjilspa Water Kingdom reigns supreme with the nation’s longest torrent - Water Kingdom: Weekdays 10a.m.-6 p.m.(Afternoon 2 p.m.-6 - Same rates apply for all ages river, the Wild Wet River. This ride uses water jets to propel riders p.m.) / Weekends & public holidays 10 a.m.-7 p.m. - Free admission for infants under 36 months QINQUIRIES: at a rapid pace; the use of a life vest and tube is required for safety. (Afternoon 3 p.m.-7 p.m.) +82-1600-0666 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) QAdmission QWEBSITE: waterkingdom.habio.co.kr (Korean only In the Jjimjil Spa, choose from the oak charcoal room, salt room, ice - Jjimjil Spa room, jewel room, red clay room, or any of the other sauna rooms - Day: Adults 13,000 won / Children 10,000 won / for some much deserved R&R. If simply resting is too boring, enjoy Infants 5,000 won COPYRIGHTS ©KOREA TOURISM the additional entertainment amenities, including a Playstation zone, - Night, weekends & public holidays: Adults 15,000 won / Children 12,000 won / Infants 5,000 won ORGANIZATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED board games, and book rentals. www.visitkorea.or.kr 4 STRIPES KOREA HealthyKOREA Living Guide FEBRUARY, 2020

Health secrets bibimbapof

KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION rich opti ibimbap, a bowl of rice mixed hav with meat and assorted veg- tain etables, is one of the all time hav favorite meals of the Korean full Bpeople, regardless of age or genera- rea tion. Its popularity has also grown in- sot ternationally with the spread of hallyu, car or Korean “wave.” Even some Holly- cus wood celebrities have praised its nutri- thor tional value and talked about how it has erin helped them maintain a healthy diet. bibi On top of its aesthetically pleasing thor appearance, bibimbap appeals to all the only senses through its textures, smells, and min

Bibimbap served in stone pot Globally recognized and brass bowl

ne might argue that bibimbap is a photo of bibimbap carefully prepared on Otype of fast food, in the sense that a golden yugi (Korean brassware) or the it is all eaten together after being heavy-duty dolsot (Korean hot-stone). tossed and stirred thoroughly. However, This expresses a chef’s careful calcula- it is actually the very opposite. Unlike tion in considering a customer, making most fast foods, bibimbap contains many sure it is enjoyed thoroughly until the beneficial ingredients including both last bite. Considering these characteris- vegetables and meat. This also repre- Bibim tics unique to bibimbap, one can easily sents Korean’s long-held belief in har- see that it is a thoroughly prepared meal mony, created by oseak (the five cardinal colors of traditional ). that will not only aid your health, but also Korea as well as othe and you can find it On top of its aesthetically pleasing heal your mind. Fusion food from convenience sto appearance, bibimbap appeals to all the A festival celebrating bibimbap is met restaurants. Bibim senses through its textures, smells, and hosted in Jeonju every year. The festival t this point, you might become curious about whether you always have to mix everything together, and the an- featured in many inte rich taste. The dish also provides the op- offers a variety of food performances, A swer would be “yes.” The meaning of the word bibim- flight meals. tion of cooling it off before eating or hav- along with the events such as mixing a bap goes back to the period from the 16th to 20th century, Jeonju Hanok ing it served in a hot dish to maintain the gigantic bowl of bibimbap that can feed when it was first called goldongban, meaning “rice made fusion one step high temperature. You may have seen a hundreds! by mixing various types of food,” and otherwise known serving bibim as hwaban, meaning “flower to bloom on top of rice.” and making quettes, in This colorful mix was then adopted sic form by many regions throughout the lunch b Korean Peninsula, ending up in the various types of these specialty con bowls found today. the Bibimbap today is far more din advanced in terms of its varia- ine tion, taking many different roles jan and forms for different occa- For sions. For example, bibimbap str Gigantic bowl of bibimbap Photo courtesy of Jeonju Bibimbap Festival Organizing Committee to-go is highly appreciated in Jeonju Hanok Village’s Bibimbap croquette the FEBRUARY, 2020 HealthKOREAy Living Guide STRIPES KOREA 5 Regional bibimbap

Jeonju bibimbap adding soy sauce, sesame oil and its seeds, instead of red pep- Jeonju bibimbap is uniquely pre- per paste. It tastes even better with tang- (beef and radish pared with an assortment of colors of soup), a soup flavored with dried sea cucumber, octopus, sea- namul (vegetable side dishes), and weed, and sliced radish, all of which are diced is regarded as the most representa- into pieces and thrown into a clear broth. tive example of bibimbap. Fried beef Tongyeong and thin garnish strips of cooked egg moenggae (sea Jeonju Tongyeong bibimbap squirt) bibim- whites and yolks can be a good al- Bibimbap, Tongyeong, a coastal community, has bap ternative to yukhoe (beef tartare) and the most an abundance of fresh seafood, mak- egg yolk. The broth from a beef brisket recognize is used to cook the rice, and is garnished with bibimbap of ing it the best feature of Tongyeong the tartare and egg pair on top, a signature fea- all bibimbap. Namul and vegetables ture of Jeonju bibimbap. It tastes even better with hot are served on steamed rice and pepper paste mixed in with fried beef called yak-gochu-jang, then mixed with shrimp, the specialty of Jeonju, as well as bean sprout soup or beef clams, and mussels radish soup. blanched in boil- ing water and sea- Andong bibimbap soned with sauce. Heot-jesatbap is a combination If this process is of the words of hoet, meaning too cumbersome for you, you can “fake,” and jesabap, referring throw all the namul and veg- to the meal that was Andong etables in a pan and fry them in Heot-jesatbap served during an- a rich seafood broth. This dish cestral rites. goes perfectly with clams and Confucian tofu soup. Tongyeong is also scholars in Andong, known for sea squirt bibimbap. Jinju, and Andong Deagu used to Jinju bibimbap have this jesabap Jinju bibimbap is a unique even when there local food of Jinju in Gyeong- was no ritual ser- sangnam-do. It is served with vice, which is how its Jeonju vegetables including cooked name became heot-jesatbap, h taste. The dish also provides the Jinju fern brakes and bean sprouts on ion of cooling it off before eating or inferring that it was a “fake” ritual top of steamed rice. Then, minced ving it served in a hot dish to main- meal. Andong is best known for its beef and jang-guk (clear soybean n the high temperature. You may scrumptious heot-jesatbap, which is soup) is mixed in a bowl and served ve seen a photo of bibimbap care- typically made with namul, jeon (coat- after being garnished with ly prepared on a golden yugi (Ko- ed and pan-fried fish and vegetables) Tongyeong cheongpo (mung bean jel- and guk (soup) from the table for ritual Jeonju n brassware) or the heavy-duty dol- ly), yukhoe, and red pep- Bibimbap services. (stone pot). This expresses a chef’s per sauce. Yukhoe is topped with Usually three different colors of eful calculation in considering a the symbol of Jinju bibimbap, Korean-style namul are served on the top of the rice. raw beef tomer, making sure it is enjoyed but the cooked beef version is also roughly until the last bite. Consid- Since jesabap is served in remembrance served. Yukhoe-bibimbap can be ng these characteristics unique to of one’s ancestors, the main spices of , such imbap, one can easily see that it is a as spring onion, garlic and red pepper powder, are not used. commonly found on the menu of roughly prepared meal that will not Also, the ritual dish is served with a variety of jeon and san- restaurants in Jinju, which trace y aid your health, but also heal your jeok (skewers) made with dombaegi (“shark meat” in the lo- back to the 1920s, when Seoul nd. cal language), mackerel, and beef. Unlike other bibimbap tra- and Jinju emerged as active mar- ditions, diners may adjust the flavor of individual servings by kets in the cattle trade.

mbap in a cup

r countries, Bibimbap with soybean t anywhere paste sauce res to gour- mbap is also Bibimbap in the sky rnational in- orean airline operators meal at his hotels during his Village takes act as representatives of stay in Korea. p further by K Korean traditions, and Domestic and foreign air- mbap in cups thus always include bibimbap g them into cro- lines offer bibimbap with as one of the in-flight meal steamed rice, finely presented n addition to the ba- choices. One of the best exam- namul and spicy red pepper m of bibimbap served in ples of when bibimbap crossed paste. Passengers can enjoy boxes. These can easily be eaten on- cultural boundaries was when e-go, similar to the way a sandwich is the late singer Michael Jack- all the fun of mixing their in- nvenient for eating while traveling. On son, who tried bibimbap dur- gredients together. The mildly e other hand, people who prefer fine ing his Korean Air flight, then, spicy red pepper paste is also ning and hope to delve more into genu- according to media reports, available to suit the taste of e Korean tastes, try out gang-doen- proceeded to eat it meal after those not accustomed to it. ng (soybean paste sauce) bibimbap. r those who are not familiar with the rong scent of the sauces or ingredients, Tuna and COPYRIGHTS ©KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION. Bibimbap ey can choose the level of spiciness. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED www.visitkorea.or.kr 6 STRIPES KOREA HealthyKOREA Living Guide FEBRUARY, 2020

EXCLUSIVE NEWS FROM: ‘I HAVE A SENSE OF PURPOSE’ How service dogs help veterans cope with PTSD

BY STEVE BEYNON, shelters across the country, hoping for a chance at a STARS AND STRIPES better life. Part of our mission is to rescue them to Published: January 29, 2020 give both the veteran and dog a new ‘leash’ on life. Furthermore, our veterans are able to bond with WASHINGTON — Damian Jungermann knows shelter dogs more, knowing they both share a pain- what it’s like to experience severely dark moments ful or trauma-filled past.” after multiple combat tours overseas. But he said Recent studies have found dogs can be a critical Shai — a mixed-breed Plott Hound — has been a coping tool for veterans. A 2018 Purdue University critical part of his recovery from post-traumatic study found veterans with service dogs produced stress disorder since they met last year. significantly higher levels of cortisol, a hormone “When I returned from Afghanistan, I was di- agnosed with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries. I involved in processing stress. wanted to stay in my apartment away from every- “Having a service dog was also associated with one, but now with Shai I’m engaging in the world less anger, less anxiety, and better sleep,” said Ker- more. I’m going to the park and sleeping better. ri Rodriguez, the lead author of the research paper, Shai has given me a quality of life that I had lost.” noting dogs are still not the only solution to com- Jungermann, 45, was a Naval Explosive Ord- bating a mental health crisis. “These findings pres- nance Disposal Technician and served three de- ent exciting initial data regarding the physiological ployments to Afghanistan, sometimes working response to living with a service dog. However, the with special operations units such as SEAL Team study did not establish a direct correlation, on an 3 and 5 and the Third and Seventh Special Forces individual level, between cortisol levels and levels groups. EOD troops are responsible for disarming of PTSD symptoms, and further study is needed. It and safely removing improvised explosive devices, is important to keep in mind that service dogs do which are responsible for the majority of combat not appear to be a cure for PTSD.” deaths since 9/11. Nonprofits are one of the “I had issues, but I didn’t only avenues for veterans really know I had issues,” to adopt service dogs. The he said. “I had huge rage Department of Veterans Af- problems, I picked up a gro- fairs doesn’t provide any cery cart and threw it and funds for service or emo- thought it was OK. I wasn’t tional-support animals but a drinker, but I was super concluded a congressionally impulsive.” mandated study on the ben- Jungermann medically efits of dogs for PTSD care retired from the military in July, according to Chris- due to his PTSD and TBI as tina Mandreucci, a spokes- a chief petty officer. While woman for the department. he was still serving, he said The results of one part of the he was initially afraid of study on whether service or seeking counseling because emotional-support dogs can of the stigma that can come help veterans with PTSD is with it. A 2015 study from expected to be released in the Defense Department, the summer, and the results the most recent data, on whether dogs can lead to overall health care savings found 35 percent of Damian Jungermann, 45, kneels with his service service members in- dog Shai, who turns two years old in March. with fewer hospital stays dicated that seeking Photo by K9s For Warriors and less reliance on medica- mental health treat- tion is expected by the end ment is damaging of the year. to their military career, which makes it a K9s For Warriors trains the dogs and the veter- top reason for not seeking care. However, ans are responsible for the costs of raising the dogs there’s little evidence backing those con- after adoption. However, the nonprofit has emer- cerns. gency funds available for costly emergency vet- But Jungermann finally sought treat- erinary care. The time between a veteran applying ment after being implored to do so by for a dog and finally bringing a four-legged friend a fellow veteran who also sought mental home varies, but in Jungermann’s case, the entire health care. process took about 14 months, including a three- “There was an officer in my last platoon week training session in Ponte Vedra, Fla. that did the same number of deployments “Our warriors stay at our campus for three I had and lost a few partners, and he ac- weeks, where we match them with their service knowledged that he had some problems dogs upon arrival,” Dole said. “The program al- and started going to counseling. He told lows the warriors to learn the commands, bond me I really had to go. The psychologist with their service dogs and benefit from peer sup- has been life changing.” port from other warriors in their group.” During Jungermann’s treatment, a What helped Jungermann most was Shai gave friend recommended a service dog, him something to care about and the dog helped touting the benefits they can provide him get out more. He said the two walk 10 miles veterans. every day. “He said it helped him sleep for the “I also have to maintain his training, I have a first time and that was something I was hav- sense of purpose,” Jungermann said. “I’m able to ing a hard time with,” Jungermann said. focus on him more than the other variables that Jungermann got Shai, now almost two years old, would normally bother me. What he’s done for me, through K9s For Warriors, one of several groups I sleep better. I’m on almost no sleep meds what- that train and provide service dogs to veterans. soever. Better attention span, less irritability and According to a spokeswoman for the nonprofit, all most of all he gets me up and out of the apartment.” the dogs are rescues and tend to be mixed breeds. K9s For Warriors recommends veterans suffer- However, they occasionally train purebred poodles ing from PTSD investigate get a service dog. or doodles for allergy-sensitive veterans. “Most of our veterans tell us a service dog was “We always say that the dogs and warriors res- the last resort, but it ends up being the only tool cue each other,” said Alana Dole, who works with that helped them recover from PTSD and suicidal K9s For Warriors, which has provided more than thoughts,” Dole said. 600 dogs to veterans. “There are literally thou- [email protected] sands of perfect service dog candidates sitting in Twitter: @StevenBeynon FEBRUARY, 2020 HealthKOREAy Living Guide STRIPES KOREA 7

Republic of Korea Army Sgt. 1st Class Kim, Si-Oh and ROK Army Sgt. Maj. Kwon, Oh-Un, both physical therapists, demonstrate a suspension sling system used to treat back pain on ROK Army Cpl. Lee, Jaehwa at the Combat Power Restoration Center.

Patients stand centered on a mat facing a large screen, which mirrors their body movements, Combat Power Restoration as the 3-D camera captures im- ages of the patient throughout their completion of various ex- Center up and running! ercises. “The D-Wall is very easy to follow and user friendly,” said STORY AND PHOTOS BY performance, and to decrease Kim. “It has a lot of different SPC. HAYDEN HALLMAN, injury rates,” said Juliette Kim, 20TH PUBLIC AFFAIRS DETACHMENT applications to see not just as an a certified athletic trainer with assessment but to find out what SOCKOR. ICHEON – The United States areas can predispose someone Kim advises ROKA Sgt. Maj. Special Operations Command to injury.” Kwon, Oh-Un and ROKA Sgt. Korea has partnered with the The computer then tracks Republic of Korea Army Spe- 1st Class Kim, Si-On, both over- what areas may be triggering cial Warfare Command to assist see operations at the Combat pain for the patient and why. in developing newly certified Power Restoration Center. The system provides real time athletic trainers by establishing The facility has state of the feedback in areas such as bal- and successfully operating the art equipment including a sus- ance and agility. first physical therapy clinic in pension sling system. This sys- Kim has been advising the the ROK Army. tem allows patients to lay in a ROKSWC in physical therapy The Combat Power Res- system of ropes while simulat- practices prior to the official toration Center, that opened ing a plank. Their lower body is Republic of Korea Army Pfc. Kim, Nan-Su, a physical therapist, connects a BioTran opening of the center. During October 30, 2019, provides suspended over a padded table DX Interferential Current Therapy machine to ROK Army Pfc. Kim, Jin-Hwi, a physical her visit, she was able to meet therapist, to demonstrate the capabilities at the Combat Power Restoration Center. equipment and rehabilitation as their forearms make contact some of the certified staff and services to service members of with the table. receive equipment demonstra- officer in SOCKOR and who was incorporate everything in it.” the ROKSWC. “It feels like you are flexing tions. injured on his first deployment. Along with other notable in- “We are here to exchange your core, as you would during “It is rewarding to increase rehab exercise protocol a plank but without overstress- “I tried yoga, physical therapy jury assessment equipment is a the awareness the importance and improve injury mitiga- ing your lower back,” said stretching, and dry needling computer scanning tool known of taking care of one’s body and tion, strength and condition- U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jae Jung, and I still have pain. This fa- as “D-Wall” because of its to help people find out about ing performance, cognitive a medical noncommissioned cility would help my pain if I digital mirroring capabilities. why they hurt,” said Kim.

Certified athletic trainer, Juliette Kim, Republic of Korea Army Pfc. Kim, Jin- Hwi and ROK Army Pfc. Kim, Nam-Su Kim and Kwon assists U.S. Navy demonstrate a Hospital Corpsman suspension sling Petty Officer 2nd system used to treat Class John London back pain on U.S. Staff with a hip thruster Sgt. Jae Jung. exercise. 8 STRIPES KOREA HealthyKOREA Living Guide FEBRUARY, 2020