Fourteen years after the 2010 sinking of the ROKS Cheonan, survivors continue to struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mental health issues. These struggles reveal a deeper problem: the inadequate support provided to South Korean veterans who experience trauma.

Despite the high-profile nature of the incident, where a North Korean torpedo sank the corvette killing 46 sailors and leaving 58 survivors, little meaningful aid has been extended to those directly affected.

The National Assembly’s defense committee passed a billon Sept. 25 to provide long-overdue support to the survivors, addressing their medical, psychological and employment needs. The bill marks