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Kang Shin-chul Named New Defense Minister | South Korea News
President Lee Jae Myung has chosen retired four-star general Kang Shin-chul to lead the Defense Ministry, marking a strategic return to military leadership after a bold experiment with a civilian appointee. With major initiatives like regaining wartime control from the U.S. and merging military academies on the horizon, Kang’s deep operational experience—including his role at the Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command—positions him as the ideal candidate to steer these complex reforms. His nomination signals a pivot toward stability amid shifting public opinion and political pressure, aiming to…
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