South Korean opposition vows to block merger of military academies
In South Korea, Jang Dong-hyeok, leader of the main opposition People Power Party, said that his political force would seek to block a plan to merge the army, navy and air force academies. The Korea Herald reports.
Opposition objections
Jang Dong-hyeok believes that integrating the educational institutions could weaken specialized training for individual branches of the armed forces and negatively affect the country’s overall military capability. According to him, the People Power Party will use all available means to stop the reform.
The opposition leader also criticized Jaun-dae in the city of Daejeon. He said it lacks infrastructure, including an airfield and a port.
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Government position
South Korea’s Ministry of Defense justifies the integration by the need to strengthen preparedness for future wars and improve training efficiency. President Lee Jae-myung linked the reform to preventing possible military interference in politics in the future.
Reaction of the military community
Retired military leaders and academy graduates also warn that the merger could weaken professional specialization and the traditions of the educational institutions.
