page_title: Sangnoksu Unit
section_title: Activities
hierarchical_section_title: Sangnoksu Unit / Sangnoksu Unit in East Timor (1999.10 ~ 2003.10) / Activities
caption_attribution_description: 2010 국방화보 Rep. of Korea, Defense Photo Magazine 상록수부대 군의관이 의료 혜택이 절대 부족한 마을 주민들을 대상으로 건강 상태를 살펴보고 있다. Medical service by army surgeon of Sangroksu Unit for the local people.
context_page_description: The Sangnoksu Unit is one of the UN Peacekeeping Forces sent to Somalia, Angola, and East Timor by Republic of Korea Armed Forces. Sangnoksu unit is the first unit for the purpose of maintaining peace in South Korea. After joining the UN in 1991, Sangnoksu unit started its peacekeeping missions in Somalia from July 1993 to March 1994. From October 1995 to December1996, Sangnoksu unit performed its missions in Angola. Lastly, it was sent for peacekeeping operations in East Timor from October 1999 to October 2003. After 2003, Sangnoksu unit was disbanded.
context_section_description: The Sangnoksu unit was assigned to maintain security, peace, civil operations, and rehabilitation assistance. Troops stationed in Lospalos carried out patrols in nearby areas, including roads and densely populated dwellings three times a day. They provided 24-hour vigilance within the area. They also provided security guards and escort services during a visit of the helicopter of coalition forces and the key personnel. In order to maintain peace, the squad conducted a patrol activity and policed potential threats such as illegal weapon holders. Also they tried to form trust with local residents by listening to opinions through daily interviews with village chief and principals. In addition, they had performed multiple activity in various diverse environments such as sudden changes in weather patterns, conflicts between militias and an army for national independence, and flow of refugees. Thus, the UN evaluated the Sangnoksu unit as the most exemplary troops of the UN peacekeeping operations.
caption: Medical service by army surgeon of Sangroksu Unit for the local people.
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