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Defense Chief Out, New Nominee In | South Korea News
Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back is stepping down after a turbulent tenure marked by bold moves like reclaiming wartime control from the U.S. and merging military academies — but also controversy over his 80s military service records, including alleged absences and a disputed eight-month gap he blames on administrative error. President Lee Jae Myung has tapped retired General Kang Shin-chul, a seasoned veteran of the Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command, to take his place in a sweeping cabinet reshuffle. Ahn, who was the first defense chief in 64 years without a military background, says he’s…
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