The Army held a ceremony on September 9 at the Army Infantry School in Jangseong, South Jeolla Province, where Chief of Staff Gen. Kim Gyu-ha presided over the appointment of 239 reserve sergeants. Approximately 400 attendees, including the newly appointed reserve sergeants and their families, as well as military officials, were present at the event.
The appointment system for reserve sergeants was introduced to ensure a stable supply of mobilization resources needed during wartime and to establish a reserve force centered on non-commissioned officers. This initiative was supported by amendments to relevant laws in 2023, with the first appointment of 143 individuals occurring last year. Candidates are selected from among reserve corporals based on their conduct and potential during their active service.
Among those appointed this time are Jang Neung-in, a part-time professor at Ulsan University who has been active as a support reserve after completing his mandatory service, Park Chan-woo, who graduated from law school and is preparing for the bar exam, and Yoo Chung-seong, who is currently serving as a standing reserve in the 60th Division's artillery brigade.
Gen. Kim emphasized the importance of the newly appointed reserve non-commissioned officers in enhancing the Army's reserve capabilities, urging them to fulfill their assigned duties with pride and responsibility.
The Army plans to continuously secure and develop excellent reserve officer resources to prepare for changes in the security environment.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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