Across the globe, deployed New Zealand soldiers will celebrate Christmas in different ways

Flight Lieutenant Aaron Trevean is deployed in South Korea managing the joint security area, the only zone where North and South Korean forces stand face-to-face.

He says despite the colder weather he plans to catch up with the New Zealand contingent, for a Kiwi barbeque.

Trevean says he's sent some gifts home.

He says he's sent Korean sweets, face masks and skin care products back to his family.