The Defense Ministry will hold a public hearing at the end of this month to gather opinions on the establishment of an integrated military academy, which will combine the Army, Navy, and Air Force academies.
The ministry announced on August 4 that the hearing, titled 'Public Hearing on the Establishment of the Military Academy,' will take place on the afternoon of the 26th at the Defense Convention Center in Yongsan, Seoul.
During the hearing, the ministry will explain the basic plan for the military academy, which was made public on July 16, followed by discussions among experts on the necessity and methods for establishing the academy. There will also be a question-and-answer session with general participants.
Reports indicate that the Defense Ministry is considering forming a panel of three experts each from both the pro and con sides regarding the establishment of the military academy.
General participants will also have the opportunity to voice their opinions during the Q&A session. However, the ministry noted that the venue can accommodate only 300 attendees, and participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. The hearing will also be broadcast live on the Defense Public Relations Agency's channels and YouTube.
Last month, the Defense Ministry unveiled a basic plan for the establishment of a four-year military academy at Jowon-dae in Daejeon, which will integrate the Army, Navy, and Air Force academies, and has been seeking feedback through public hearings and other means.
The ministry plans to review the opinions gathered during the hearing and establish and announce a detailed plan for the military academy by October.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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