Republic of Korea Forces KOREAN SOLDIERS SEARCH THE JUNGLE NEAR QUI NHON Combat involvement 1963 - 75   The Republic of Korea (ROK) sent three divisions of troops to Vietnam, beginning in September of 1963, to help the Americans fight against North Vietnam. The "White Horse," "Blue Dragon," and the "Tiger" divisions totaled 312,853 men over a twelve year period, forming the second largest army fighting in Vietnam. Similar to many of the United States soldiers, the only other foreign army to outnumber the ROK soldiers in the war, the Korean soldiers were not considered heroes upon their return home after the Vietnam War.   There are many different aspects as to why Korea got involved in the Vietnam War. There has been much speculation that the main reason Korea participated in the Vietnam War was they felt they needed to "payback" the United States for their assistance during the Korean War. The Korean people did not "want" to get involved, but due to the powers in control, felt as though they "had" to get involved. Unfortunately, the history of Korea's involvement in the Vietnam War is rarely discussed in history books, both in highschool and at university levels. Please check HERE for items wanted for Collection Please use this EMAIL for any contact.