South Korean marines hold training session for civilians More than two-hundred South Korean citizens participate in a Marine Camp, a bi-annual programme in which the Marines invite civilians to experience military exercises for 5 days. The initiative to bring the public closer with the military started in 1997 and is in its 128th session this winter. Approximately 36000 people have participated so far, with ages varying from 13 to 70 during this session. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES