This photo of the South Korean Marine Corps soldiers participating in RIMPAC 2026 is not directly related to this article. (Yonhap) The Marine Corps is investigating allegations that a soldier was forced to take part in training despite suffering from rhabdomyolysis, a potentially serious condition caused by the breakdown of damaged muscle tissue.According to Yonhap News Agency, the enlisted Marine, stationed in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, claimed his superiors rejected his request to be excused from training.The soldier lost consciousness during a training exercise early last month and was diagnosed with heatstroke and rhabdomyolysis.After 12 days of treatment, he returned to his unit but continued to suffer muscle pain. Doctors advised him to avoid outdoor activities and training, but his family alleges that his superiors still required him to participate in drills.His rhabdomyolysis recurred, and he received further treatment at a civilian hospital until recently.The soldier's family told local media that his superiors had yet to apologize. They accused the unit of disregarding medical advice and called for those responsible to be held accountable.The Marine Corps confirmed that the soldier suffered a recurrence of rhabdomyolysis after the training and said it was investigating the circumstances surrounding his participation.