Public hearing set for Wed. over integration plan of military academies
The defense ministry will hold a public hearing this week to collect opinions over its plan to integrate the academies of the three military branches, officials said Tuesday. The public hearing is scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday and will include debate between professionals and an inquiry session, according to the ministry. The move comes as the ministry pushes to combine the military…
The defense ministry is set to hold a public hearing on Wednesday to gather input on its proposal to merge the academies of the three military branches, according to officials. Scheduled for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, the hearing will feature a debate among experts and an inquiry period, as announced by the ministry. This initiative aims to consolidate the Army, Navy, and Air Force's military academies into a single institution located at Jaundae, a complex of military training and education facilities situated in Daejeon, a central city in South Korea. The plan aligns with President Lee Jae Myung's campaign promise during his election.
During the hearing, six participants, including alumni of the military academies and professors, will participate in a debate, followed by a question-and-answer session. The ministry emphasized its commitment to carefully review the diverse viewpoints presented at the hearing and to formulate the most suitable plan for the anticipated creation of the National Military Academy.
The push for an integrated military academy has encountered significant resistance from the armed forces, who contend that each military service requires distinct training and curricula.
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