Mudeungbyeong

Mudeungbyeong
Mudeungbyeong
Hangul 무등병
Hanja 無等兵
Revised Romanization Mudeungbyeong
McCune–Reischauer Mudŭngbyŏng

Mudeungbyeong (literally "rank-less soldier") is a term describing the lowest possible military rank in the armed forces of South Korea. It is the combined equivalent of a Recruit, Seaman Recruit, and Private (Basic) in other militaries of the world.

The official name is Jangjeong (장정), which refers to enlistees before they have been assigned a rank. A Jangjeong wears no insignia and the rank is typically only held by those attending initial basic training. The term Hullyeonbyeong (훈련병), meaning "trainee," is also sometimes used for those still in boot camp.

The North Korean Korean People's Army does not maintain an equivalent position.

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