Staff Sergeant Aaron Giles (centre), from Gore, pictured with other NZDF personnel in South Korea, will spend Christmas in the demilitarised zone. Serving as the pallbearer for the unknown soldier was a highlight of time in South Korea. While he does miss home, he said South Korea had much to offer. This includes the United States, Canada, Colombia, Denmark and the Republic of Korea (South Korea). Sgt Giles has been in South Korea since the start of November where he will remain until well past Christmas.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 22, 2017 16:07 UTC