# 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]

## What this stands on

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, News)
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, News)
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, News)
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, News)
5. Kang Shin-cheol served as deputy commander of the ROK-US Combined Forces Command during the December 3 martial law incident. (동아일보, News)
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, News)
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, News)

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