India, Nov. 5 -- South Korea's Army is facing backlash after soldiers at an elite special forces unit were filmed learning how to walk and pose like fashion models during a training programme. The footage, which showed male soldiers practising runway techniques under the guidance of female models, sparked criticism on social media, prompting the Army to acknowledge that the programme was inappropriate, according to a report by The Independent.

The event, called the K-Walking Performance Military Festival, was reportedly held on October 29 at a gymnasium inside the 1st Special Forces Brigade base of the Army Special Warfare Command. Footage obtained by broadcaster TV Chosun from a YouTuber who previously served in the special forces showe...