{
  "id": 3157117,
  "title": "Public hearing set for Wed. over integration plan of military academies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/public-hearing-set-for-wed-over-integration-plan-of-military-academies-3157117",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T01:32:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260825/public-hearing-set-for-wed-over-integration-plan-of-military-academies"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The defense ministry announced a public hearing this week to gather input on its proposal to unite the academies of the Army, Navy, and Air Force under a single institution in Daejeon, South Korea. Scheduled for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, the hearing will feature a debate among experts followed by a question-and-answer session, according to ministry officials. This move is part of President Lee Jae Myung's election campaign promise to modernize the military. Six stakeholders, including former academy graduates and professors, will participate in the debate, providing diverse viewpoints. The ministry emphasized the importance of considering all perspectives before finalizing the National Military Academy plan. However, the integration plan has encountered resistance from the armed forces who contend that each branch has unique requirements.",
  "summary": "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…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Public hearing set for Wed. over integration plan of military academies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/public-hearing-set-for-wed-over-integration-plan-of-military-academies-3152100",
        "published": "2026-08-25T00:44:59.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Public hearing set for Wed. over integration plan of military academies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/public-hearing-set-for-wed-over-integration-plan-of-military-academies",
        "published": "2026-08-25T00:57:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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