The Korea Times reports that starting next month, the country's Air Force will recruit pro online gamers as support personnel for the development of war-sim programs.

"Generally, professional gamers are very skilled in dealing with computer-related things. We're sure their capabilities will produce a substantial synergy effect for the military's online programs," says First Lieutenant Park Seung-yup.

Five pros will be selected and assigned to the Air Force's HQ in South Chungchong Province. They will go through basic training and take part in simulation development as "program testers." They can join domestic e-sporting events, but cannot win prize money. But, don't be surprised if all Korean Air Force sims start looking like StarCraft.

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