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Defense Nominee Kang Shin-cheol: Academy Integration Concerns Reflect Love of Military

Defense nominee Kang Shin-cheol acknowledges military academy integration concerns, vows to cultivate talent.

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Kang Shin-cheol said he is aware of various opinions and concerns about the government's plan to integrate the Army, Navy, and Air Force academies, and that everyone must love the military. [1] Kang Shin-cheol personally reported assets totaling 1.01355 billion won, including a 1.238 billion won apartment in Seocho-gu, Seoul, a 2025 Toyota Tucson valued at 43.97 million won, and 56.8 million won in deposits. [2] Kang Shin-cheol, the nominee for South Korea's Defense Minister, reported total assets of 1.12762 billion won as of April 4. [3] Kang Shin-cheol said wartime operational control (OPCON) transition is possible because of the ROK-US alliance and will be pursued to strengthen that alliance. [4] Kang Shin-cheol served as deputy commander of the ROK-US Combined Forces Command during the December 3 martial law incident. [5] Kang Shin-cheol's eldest son reported total assets of 71.99 million won, comprising 32.84 million won in deposits and 39.15 million won in securities. [6] President Lee Jae-myung stated that Kang Shin-cheol possesses rich experience in the defense field and military strategy, making him the optimal candidate for Defense Minister. [7]
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  1. Kang Shin-cheol said he is aware of various opinions and concerns about the government's plan to integrate the Army, Navy, and Air Force academies, and that everyone must love the military. · 동아일보
  2. Kang Shin-cheol personally reported assets totaling 1.01355 billion won, including a 1.238 billion won apartment in Seocho-gu, Seoul, a 2025 Toyota Tucson valued at 43.97 million won, and 56.8 million won in deposits. · KyungHyangSinmun
  3. Kang Shin-cheol, the nominee for South Korea's Defense Minister, reported total assets of 1.12762 billion won as of April 4. · KyungHyangSinmun
  4. Kang Shin-cheol said wartime operational control (OPCON) transition is possible because of the ROK-US alliance and will be pursued to strengthen that alliance. · 동아일보
  5. Kang Shin-cheol served as deputy commander of the ROK-US Combined Forces Command during the December 3 martial law incident. · 동아일보
  6. Kang Shin-cheol's eldest son reported total assets of 71.99 million won, comprising 32.84 million won in deposits and 39.15 million won in securities. · KyungHyangSinmun
  7. President Lee Jae-myung stated that Kang Shin-cheol possesses rich experience in the defense field and military strategy, making him the optimal candidate for Defense Minister. · KyungHyangSinmun
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