Ministry of National Defense Suddenly Postpones Announcement of Military Academy Integration Plan

The Ministry of National Defense has suddenly postponed its plan to explain the government's basic roadmap for integrating the Army, Navy, and Air Force academies, a move that has recently sparked controversy.

The ministry had originally planned to hold a briefing at the Ministry of National Defense building in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, today (July 6) to announce the basic plan for establishing a unified military academy. However, it notified the press corps covering the ministry that the event would be delayed.

It is understood that the schedule was postponed because Minister Ahn Gyu-back, who was set to lead the briefing, was required to attend the Mega Project Public-Private Joint Inspection Meeting held at the Presidential Office.

Reports indicate that the Presidential Office made an urgent request for Minister Ahn to attend the inspection meeting.

The ministry reportedly plans to reschedule the briefing on the establishment of the unified military academy after Minister Ahn returns from accompanying President Lee Jae-myung, who is scheduled to attend the NATO summit in Ankara, Türkiye, from July 7 to 8.

The Ministry of National Defense is pushing for reform measures to establish a "Unified Military Academy" and integrate the selection of cadets from the Army, Navy, and Air Force to strengthen joint military operations suitable for modern warfare.

The plan envisions cadets receiving common education during their first and second years, followed by specialized training tailored to their chosen military branch during their third and fourth years.

However, opposition is growing among the opposition party, the alumni associations of the Army, Navy, and Air Force academies, and retired generals.
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