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	Asia Finest Discussion Forum > Zaytun division
		zaytun is the name of a famous city in china, now called quanzhou.
		The military called it "zaytun" because it means olives in arabic, and olives symbolizes peace in the arab region (like how the dove symbolizes peace in the west).
		Zaytun division is just there for reconstruction and security.
	www.asiafinest.com /forum/lofiversion/index.php/t58311.html (360 words)

	Military of South Korea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Created in 1948, following the division of the Korean Peninsula by occupying Soviet and U.S. forces, it was a largely rudimentary force at most until the outbreak of the Korean War.
		The peace-keeping troops were named Zaytun Division and Daiman Unit.
		Zaytun and Daiman respectively mean peace-symbolizing olive and 'always with you' in Arabic.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Military_of_South_Korea (400 words)

	National Iraqi Assistance Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Zaytun Division became aware of the brothers' plight during the opening ceremony of a clinic in Rubia, Dahuk on November 2005.
		Zaytun Division's medical team attempted to treat their cataract at the division hospital, but their condition had already worsened beyond the capability of the hospital.
		Zaytun Division was seeking help from various agencies when a visiting missionary introduced them to Siloam Hospital, an ophthalmic hospital where the brothers could be treated.
	www.natiac.org /common/index_story.aspx (331 words)

	GI Korea Blog
		The 3,000 soldiers of the ROK Army's Zaytun Unit serving in Northern Iraq alledgedly came under mortar attack from Iraqi insurgents, marking the first direct attack against Korean forces since the start of their deployment.
		Korea's Zaytun Division in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil took cover late Sunday evening when four shells presumably fired by insurgents landed near the unit's base compound, the first direct attack on Korean troops since they were deployed to the area last September.
		The incident follows suspension of the Zaytun Division's civil operations after a May 4 car bombing of a police recruitment station in downtown Irbil and intelligence of possible attacks on Korean troops.
	jetiranger.tripod.com /BLOG/index.blog?entry_id=1118859 (572 words)

	The Korea Times : Zaytun Division Exemplary Model for Coalition Forces (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Seoul government has not revealed its official position on the Zaytun Division’s extended stay in the war-ravaged Middle Eastern nation but is said to be preparing to deploy troops to Iraq for another year.
		The Zaytun Division, which mostly consists of engineers and medics, performs a variety of humanitarian and reconstruction projects to better the lives of local residents in the Kurdish-controlled northern city of Irbil.
		But that’s not the case for Zaytun soldiers,’’ Omar Fatah, deputy prime minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KGR) was quoted as saying by a Zaytun spokesman during a ceremony marking the second anniversary of the division’s deployment on Sept. 22.
	times.hankooki.com /lpage/nation/200610/kt2006102921392711990.htm (1005 words)

	DYNAMIC-KOREA.COM
		A: The Zaytun division is stationed in Irbil Province in the north-eastern region of Iraq.
		The mission of the Zaytun division is to ensure the peace and help in the reconstruction for the people of Iraq by providing a force for economic development and by supporting the establishment of a democratic government that realizes the basic rights of its people.
		All the men and women of the Zaytun division see themselves as a “representative of the Republic of Korea” and spare no effort to achieve the third miracle of the Zaytun, which serves for peace and the reconstruction of Iraq.
	www.dynamic-korea.com /etc/people.php?uid=200600020293 (2173 words)

	Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) : Daily News in English About Korea
		The Zaytun Unit of the Korean Army held a troop-farewell ceremony Wednesday as the country prepares to dispatch further troops into Irbil, Northern Iraq for a six-month tour of duty.
		They will fill the work boots of a larger troop contingent with Korea's Zaytun division whose mission is devoted to humanitarian projects and reconstruction to help local residents rebuild lives.
		The Zaytun Unit is playing an exemplary role in northern Iraq because medical service, vocational training programs and even cultural activities are helping the residents improve their livelihood.
	english.chosun.com /w21data/html/news/200612/200612070024.html (341 words)

	Zaytun Division -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Zaytun Division is a group of (A Korean from South Korea) South Korean troops dispatched to (A republic in the Middle East in western Asia; the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia was in the area now known as Iraq; modern government is involved in state-sponsored terrorism) Iraq for peace-keeping and reconstruction.
		The (North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776) United States government asked South Koreans to send more to contribute to reconstruction in the war-torn country in September, 2003.
		Zaytun means (One-seeded fruit of the European olive tree usually pickled and used as a relish) olive in (The Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects) Arabic.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/Z/Za/Zaytun_Division.htm (352 words)

	YONHAP NEWS
		The Zaytun Division may complete its mission here as early as the end of this year and return home.
		Zaytun is cited as a role model for other coalition forces when it comes to civil-military operations to provide education and medical services for the locals.
		Local residents form a long line to use the Zaytun Hospital, operated by dozens of South Korean military medics, and the unit's vocational training program -- from baking to automobile maintenance -- is a guarantee for landing jobs.
	english.yna.co.kr /Engnews/20070311/500100000020070311095547E0.html (691 words)

	YONHAP NEWS
		SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- "Peaceful rebuilding" is the soundbite of the Zaytun Division stationed in the Kurdish-controlled city of Irbil in northern Iraq, South Korea's largest military commitment on foreign soil since the end of the Vietnam War in 1975.
		Local residents form a long line to enter a Zaytun-run hospital, its vocational training center offers them a rare chance to succeed in the war-torn country and new schools built by the troops are seen as fertile ground for fostering a new generation of leaders.
		On Wednesday, Zaytun military leaders and Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) officials held a ceremony to mark the second anniversary of the unit's deployment in Irbil.
	english.yna.co.kr /Engnews/20060921/610000000020060921095609E2.html (839 words)

	South Korean Troops Behind Kurdish Area's Economic Growth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Despite the downsizing of the troops, the division commander stressed, Zatyun's commitment to carrying out peacekeeping and reconstruction tasks remains firm.
		The Zaytun Division is credited with successful operations in both stabilizing security conditions and winning the hearts and minds of the locals.
		Zaytun has become a role model for other coalition forces when it comes to civil-military operations to provide education and medical services for the locals.
	www.aina.org /news/20070310142256.htm (465 words)

	Korea Update (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Republic of Korea's Zaytun Division, which is performing peacekeeping and reconstruction missions in Irbil, northern Iraq, marked the first anniversary of its deployment to the war-torn country on Aug. 3.
		Among the division's multi-functioning civil-affairs operations, drawing the most enthusiastic receptions among local people are moving clinics and repairs of home appliances, the division officers say.
		The division is soon supposed to provide security service for the Irbil regional office of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), in addition to its civil affairs operations.
	www.koreaemb.org /archive/2005/8_2/foreign/foreign1.asp (492 words)

	KRG, Kurdistan Regional Government
		The unit named Zaytun, which means olive in Arabic, has successfully conducted activities to support the social and economic development of the war-torn area.
		Impressed by the Zaytun's programs, Chiarelli also told gatherings of coalition leaders that the Zaytun's operations have provided a model for civil operations to other coalition troops deployed in the war-torn country.
		Now the U.S. military is planning to establish vocational training centers similar to the Zaytun's in the northern Iraqi cities of Mosul and Kirkuk and expand the projects across Iraq on a gradual basis.
	web.krg.org /articles/article_detail.asp?LangNr=12&RubricNr=&ArticleNr=9973&LNNr=28&RNNr=70 (1253 words)

	South Korea Begins Troop Pullout From Iraq (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The first reduction, totaling 40 soldiers, begins as 457 troops leave for the Middle East nation today as the second batch of the fourth contingent of the Zaytun Division to replace 497 returning troops from the northern Iraqi city of Irbil, a JCS spokesman said.
		The division, whose name means "olive" in Arabic, now has a total of 3,277 soldiers in the Kurdish-controlled village on a humanitarian and reconstruction mission.
		The division also plans to pull out military equipment from the region under the "Reverse Pablma" operation by June.
	www.aina.org /news/20060508104040.htm (296 words)

	The Korea Times : Zaytun Unit Likely to Extend Stay in Iraq (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Zaytun Division, which currently maintains some 2,400 troops, has conducted humanitarian and rehabilitation missions in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil since August 2004 when Seoul dispatched about 3,600 troops to the Middle East nation at the request of the U.S. government.
		The division’s humanitarian operations have been praised as an exemplary model by other international forces.
		The vocational training center, which opened Feb. 26 last year, is part of the division's four major civic affairs missions in the Kurdish-controlled city.
	times.hankooki.com /lpage/200609/kt2006092818573910160.htm (508 words)

	Fly2korea.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		An Iraqi was killed when the rifle of a soldier with the Korean Zaytun Division in Irbil, northern Iraq went off, just one day prior to President Roh Moo-hyun's visit to the troops in December, it emerged Wednesday.
		Neither the Zaytun Division nor the Korean military made public the incident, which was uncovered by the press, but immediately reported it to Cheong Wa Dae.
		However, this was banned on the day of the accident due to the impending presidential visit, and Hong was fooling around with the rifle of another soldier who had returned from patrol.
	www.fly2korea.com /company/local_news2.asp?local_news_id=335&now_page=1 (252 words)

	Pakistan News Service - PakTribune
		Zaytun has provided trucks, relief goods and other materials, and built schools, public health centers, police stations and checkpoints in the Kurd-controlled region.
		Some 15,000 soldiers, including the 2,400 currently in service in Irbil, have served for the Zaytun Division in rotation in the past two years, and there were only a couple of minor attacks by local insurgents.
		But the government is expected to submit a motion to extend Zaytun’s presence for another year at the end of this one.
	paktribune.com /news/index.shtml?154991 (550 words)

	Eastern Press Network Photo News 2005
		Iraq farewell event of Zaytun Division was opened in the special education unit in February 24 2005.
		Zaytun Division's soldiers are composed of all volunteer.
		Zaytun Division to be sent this time the army will move sooner or later to the next unit to...
	www.presslink.co.kr /photonews/050302.htm (1630 words)

	Multi-National Force - Iraq - Koreans brightening Iraq future through vocational training (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Zaytun Division opened the center in February 2005 and since then has given more than 1,000 Iraqis education, jobs, and most importantly, hope.
		While the Zaytun Division began their mission of “Peace and Reconstruction” only 26 months ago, the troops adhered to a premise their society learned a half-century before.
		Hwang said he believes his division’s success is not only a reflection of all of Multi-National Force – Iraq’s efforts of today, but also a testament to the support his country received years ago.
	www.mnf-iraq.com /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7465&Itemid=109 (637 words)

	U.S., South Koreans Train Iraqi National Guard- DefendAmerica News Article
		With Zaytun supporting most of the logistical needs for this operation, it has freed the SF soldiers to concentrate mostly on guiding the ING.
		The Zaytun Division has provided interpreters, instructors, classroom resources, and teaching materials.
		Zaytun and SF started the first courses in Feb. They graduated one enlisted and commissioned class in April.
	www.defendamerica.mil /articles/may2005/a052605la2.html (931 words)

	Multi-National Force - Iraq - Zaytun Division creates results (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		So say the troops of the Republic of Korea’s Zaytun Division, which began civil military operations in Irbil in September 2004.
		With the motto that “We are friends,” the Zaytun Division ran literacy programs; built community centers; trained and advised Iraqi Army and Police units; and constructed 15 schools, 10 public health clinics, and 60 village water wells.
		The name 'Zaytun', which means “olive” in Arabic, stresses the peacekeeping and reconstruction role of the division.
	www.mnf-iraq.com /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6616&Itemid=18 (584 words)

	PM Assistant Secretary Visits the Middle East
		Co-located with the MND-NE Headquarters in northern Iraq is the Republic of Korea's contribution to the Iraq Coalition, the Zaytun Division.
		The Zaytun Division is carrying out a variety of peacekeeping and reconstruction tasks.
		Assistant Secretary Hillen and the Commander of the Multinational Division-Northeast are briefed by the commander of the Zaytun Division's Hospital.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/pix/b/61935.htm (285 words)

	donga.com [english donga]
		Military officials said Thursday that the U.S. government officially asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to permit the relocation of the USAID office to the compound of Zaytun division, where security is relatively assured.
		The 18 container buildings that house the USAID offices in a neighborhood village some distance away from the Zaytun Division are home to about 30 agency employees.
		But some are worried that the relocation of the USAID office to the Zaytun compound will heighten the terror threats to the Korean military.
	english.donga.com /srv/service.php3?bicode=050000&biid=2006011319398 (200 words)

	S. Korea split over whether to keep Zaytun Division in Kurdistan-Iraq
		21 (Yonhap) -- "Peaceful rebuilding" is the soundbite of the Zaytun Division stationed in the Kurdish-controlled city of Erbil in Kurdistan (northern Iraq), South Korea's largest military commitment on foreign soil since the end of the Vietnam War in 1975.
		On Wednesday, Zaytun military leaders and Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) officials held a ceremony to mark the second anniversary of the unit's deployment in Erbil.
		On Tuesday, however, a group of five liberal-leaning ruling and opposition lawmakers departed for Erbil to prove what they call their rationale for opposing the deployment of the South Korean troops.
	www.ekurd.net /mismas/articles/misc2006/9/koreakurdistan21.htm (915 words)

	KBS WORLD Radio (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Zaytun division is stationed in the northern Kurdish-controlled city of Arbil to aid locals in a variety of reconstruction efforts.
		However, the government denies the report, saying that they merely participate in the reconstruction team led by non-military officials, and that they have little to do with guarding the personnel, as it is simply a part of Seoul’s efforts to provide the locals with recuperative support.
		So, the Zaytun Division stationed in Iraq is one thing, and the Arbil reconstruction team is quite another, as the latter is strictly aimed at helping the Iraqi province strengthen its self-governing capabilities and develop its economy.
	rki.kbs.co.kr /english/news/news_issue_detail.htm?No=8650 (722 words)

	Zaytun hospital at forefront of helping Iraqis : International : Home
		Last week, Helina had a burn on her eye in a car accident and went to a hospital in downtown Irbil.
		Her eye swelled because of infection, even after medical treatment, but she was lucky to get a medical coupon from a Kurdish interpreter working for the 2,850-strong Zaytun Division.
		"The Zaytun hospital is the only emergency medical center in Irbil, so this is the place they can turn to when they get injured at night," Bae says.
	english.hani.co.kr /arti/english_edition/e_international/155545.html (667 words)

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		Over the past three years, his 19 doctors, 32 paramedics and 460 medical personnel, supported by 1,400 combat marines and special-forces commandos, and 1,600 army engineers have virtually made themselves crucial to the people.
		Zaytun medics have given advanced training to 75 Afghan doctors and in three years, have treated some 42,700 patients and established clinics in outlying regions.
		South Korea’s contribution to the Iraq war was done with minimal publicity at home; troops left Korea in almost semi-secrecy three years ago.
	torontosun.canoe.ca /News/Columnists/Worthington_Peter/2006/09/18/pf-1856899.html (480 words)

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