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New defense minister suggests ‘better way’ to integrate military academies

Kang Shin-chul hinted at a revision of the plan to combine the schools as fierce pushback from alumni and cadets continues.

2026.9.24

New defense chief Kang faces pivotal test on South Korea’s military overhaul

Four-star general Kang Shin-chul takes charge as President Lee Jae Myung pursues wartime command transfer, academy integration and responses to North Korean threats.

2026.9.24

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Daejeon mayor sees unified national military academy as major step forward for city

As the Army, Navy and Air Force merge into a single four-year institution, Mayor Heo Tae-jeong envisions the city becoming a national defense innovation hub.

2026.7.16

President Lee Jae Myung, right, encourages newly commissioned officers during an integrated commissioning ceremony at the Gyeryongdae parade ground in Gyeryong, South Chungcheong, on Feb. 20. [YONHAP]

Lee wants an integrated military academy. What does that mean for South Korea's future defense and security?

President Lee Jae Myung aims to boost integrated operational capability by having South Korea's future military officers develop cross-branch expertise from the start at a proposed integrated academy.

2026.5.6

Deer living in the campus of the Korea Military Academy in northern Seoul are seen in this photo captured from the academy's newspaper. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Deer from military academy safely returned after short escape

A deer that lives on the campus of the Korea Military Academy in northern Seoul briefly wandered outside the grounds before being safely brought back, authorities said Sunday.

2025.12.14

Don’t exploit the military for political gains

Politicians must not exploit their influence over the military.

2024.5.5