Defense chief visits Gwangju air base amid planned relocation for chip project
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul visited an air base in the southwestern city of Gwangju on Wednesday to inspect the readiness of a key Air Force unit as the government plans to relocate the base to support a major semiconductor cluster project, his office said. Kang toured the Gwangju Air Base, home to the Air Force's 1st Fighter Wing, in the namesake city, about 270 kilometers south of Seoul, in…
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul inspected the readiness of an Air Force unit at Gwangju Air Base on Wednesday, as the government prepares to relocate the base to support a major semiconductor cluster project, according to his office. The base, located in Gwangju, South Korea, is home to the 1st Fighter Wing and is situated approximately 270 kilometers south of Seoul.
The minister's visit aimed to encourage the troops to cooperate in completing the country's strategic policy while maintaining a strong readiness posture. The Gwangju Air Base has been chosen as the location for the planned semiconductor cluster in the Honam region, with the base to be moved to nearby Muan County. Kang emphasized the need for close coordination between the military and the defense ministry to successfully complete the temporary relocation of the 1st Fighter Wing and the relocation of the Gwangju Air Base, all while preserving a robust aerial defense posture.
The government intends to temporarily move three squadrons of the 1st Fighter Wing to air bases in Yecheon, Seosan, and Chungju, respectively, in order to minimize disruption.
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