The South Korean Army is increasingly adopting virtual reality and digital tracking technologies in reservist training to boost operational preparedness and create more realistic combat scenarios, as reported by The Korea Herald.
At the Seocho Reserve Training Center in southern Seoul, run by the 52nd Infantry Division, new tech-enabled training systems have been deployed as part of a broader push to modernize reserve training programs.
Currently, 29 such advanced training centers are active nationwide, with an additional five scheduled to become operational this year.
Central to the initiative is a virtual reality-based shooting simulator that uses three large screens to create a fully immersive urban battlefield. These simulations replicate real Seoul environments, helping reservists practice identifying enemy targets while minimizing risk to civilians.
Participants wear sensor-integrated helmets and electronic vests, along with training weapons that simulate real firearm recoil. When a trainee is “hit” during the simulation, the vest generates vibrations at the point of impact, indicating the location of the strike.
The program also utilizes the Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES), enabling realistic combat simulations through laser-based engagement rather than live fire.
Medical readiness is addressed through CPR training using smart mannequins equipped with sensors that measure compression quality, including depth and timing.
A centralized monitoring system collects real-time data from all training equipment, allowing instructors to assess performance instantly and provide targeted feedback to each trainee.
